What's wrong with the Celtics?

[Celtics17]

Did Eddie House steal Rajon Rondo's jersey in the first quarter when Collison was dropping shots from all over the floor? And again at the end of the fourth quarter?

Collison was 4/8 from the floor, 1/2 from 3, 2/2 from the line for 11 points with 4 assists and 8 turnovers in the 25 minutes he was on the floor with Rondo.

In the 16 minutes he played with no Rondo on the floor he was 6/8 from the floor, no 3s attempted, 2/3 from the line for 14 points with 5 assists and 2 turnovers.

Again, please don't get me wrong. I freely admit that Rondo had a very sub-par game in this one, but he did not get torched by Darren Collison. As a matter of fact, 2 of Collison's 4 field goals in his 25 minutes versus Rajon where on fastbreaks off turnovers (not Rondo's). The other two were a 3 pointer where Rondo switched off him and nobody ever got back to him (I'll blame Rondo for that one, if you'd like) and a back door cut for a lay up early on (that one was definitely Rajon's fault-he simply lost him).
Darren's two points from the line in those minutes came off an intentional foul with less than 30 seconds left and the game more or less out of reach.

In the grand scheme of things, this is not meant to change your opinion of Rajon Rondo's game. Pick on his free throw shooting or his jumper or his lack of aggresiveness in second halves. Fine.

However, getting torched by Darren Collison is not on the list of things that can be held against Rajon Rondo. Because, it didn't happen.

[NorEaster]

I can not help but wonder that with age what will become of Rondo' game when he loses say about a 1/2 a step? I was optimistic a few weeks ago but after New Orleans I have become concerned as to what is going on with this team. Prior to KG's injury last year we were on track to having one of the most dominate seasons in NBA history. What has happened since then? Yes, injuries but these guys are pro's what has changed? Is it a mental thing? A coaching thing? Some folks are talking that Ainge needs to make some moves and rumors about possible trades are all over the media. My concern is are we over reacting to the Celts situation? Could a trade hurt us more then help?

[RAH]

Yes, injuries but these guys are pro's what has changed? Is it a mental thing? A coaching thing?

I think the fact that things have changed so radically, so quickly, is an indication that the injuries are more serious than they are willing to tell us. In other words, just the fact that they are "pros" who should be able to handle playing hurt, isn't enough to overcome the degree of hurt going on. At least that is one theory, and it makes sense, I think, because otherwise it is a big mystery. "Occam's razor" theory, which states that the simplest explanation tends to be the best one, may apply here.

I do think that we may be overreacting, and a bunch of trades might be doing too much, but gee, when you think about it, this has been going on for about 25 games! I agree with Valencia above that while we thought we'd be contenders for 3 years, it just ain't going to happen, because of injuries.

[dutchguy]

When KG was just back from injury I figured he needed some time to get back up to speed, but he's straight up limping, still. I have to admit right now that the chances of him fully recovering are ..... well, don't wanna jinx it.
If his teammates know this already then that would explain why they play such uninspired, turnover-prone ball. It's because they know they are not contenders anymore.

Let's hope for the best

[timpiker]

there's lots wrong but KG being an invalid and not protecting the paint and the rim are #1.

#2 is no one taking charges like Leon and Posey.

and there's 3 to 4 more reasons like porr 3% by RA and RW..... nobody diving on the floor anymore...most players are worse than they were a year ago except for Rondo and Perk....and TA.

Maybe the #1 reason is there attitude. Notice when they lose a lead or get down a few points? They fold up the tents and go home. No drive...no ambition...they play like a bunch of babies.

[RAH]

I think it kind of feeds on itself. A few players get injured, so they start losing games. They start losing and lose confidence, so they lose some more. They lose some more, so they get down and lose their drive and ambition, etc. Only way to fix it is for everyone to get healthy and them starting to win some. But it looks like that won't happen this year.