They played a wonderful comeback in the Cavaliers' win over the Pacers, and they won the final quarter by a score of 32:17. The Cavaliers scored in double figures for a fantastic team win in this game, and in this game, the most amazing thing was not Allen's 22+14, but the perfect play of veteran Rondo!
Rondo played 33 minutes from the field, shooting 6-of-7, 2-of-3 from three-point range, 3-of-4 from the free throw line, and had perfect stats of 17 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals. In the fourth quarter of the game, Rondo played a full 12 minutes, shot 2 three-pointers, and got 10 points and 2 rebounds, and it was thanks to Rondo's play that the team was able to complete the reversal!
There had been rumors that Rondo was considering retiring, but in a post-match interview, Rondo responded: "I just casually talked, I was joking. I still love the sport. I feel very good. Indeed, such a Rondo, if retired, would really be a loss to the league!
In fact, Rondo did not get too many opportunities in the Lakers this season, in a three-way deal, the Lakers sent Rondo to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it was basically given away for free, which also made many Lakers fans feel confused. Although Rondo is not in good shape in the Lakers, it is also beneficial to keep such a veteran player in the team! After Rubio's injury, the Cavaliers' offensive organization was affected, and Rondo's arrival solved the problem well, perhaps the Cavaliers themselves did not expect that Rondo could play such a good form in the game!
Judging from Rondo's current state, he is still far from the time of retirement, and it is indeed unimaginable that such a Rondo can't play in the Lakers!