There's nothing wrong with All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo, according to Celtics coach Doc Rivers, but the numbers suggest otherwise.
Over his last five games, Rondo is averaging a mere 7 points and 8 assists over 34.2 minutes per game. His season average is 10.7 points and 11.8 assists over 37.7 minutes per game. In spite of this, Rivers contends Rondo is simply battling through the rigors of March.
"I don't know if he's slumping. He's not playing great right now, but I don't think he's slumping or anything," said Rivers, who told reporters in New Jersey that Rondo's ankle was fine. "He's just going through a stretch. It's a long season. He's human the last time I checked, and he's going to go through stretches just like Paul [Pierce] and Ray [Allen] and Kevin [Garnett]. They've all gone through stretches."