I hate to say this, but our defense is SO much better without Rondo that it's not even funny...
Its about that elephant in the room...
The problem isn't Rondo. The solution is Portland.
Anyways, I love love love love what Doc/KG/Pierce are doing.
Force the ball to Green. Give it to him and get him going. Is it a coincidence Green looks great, attacking the rim, making shots, drawing fouls when he's being given the ball and given a chance to not worry about deferring? Guy looks like a new man right now.
Earlier in the quarter. KG was in the high post. Probably could have taken that for himself. Clock had about 6 seconds left. He passed it to Green, Green didn't settle. Drove right to the rim. Got a layup.
This is what we need more of. Attack attack attack.