Rondo could be out 7-10 days

44Thrilla · Mar 8, 2009

A source has informed NESN.com's Liam Martin that starting Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo could miss seven to 10 days with a sprained ankle.

The measure is believed to be precautionary, as Rondo finished Friday night's game against the Cavaliers after suffering the injury in the first quarter.

Rondo was out of the lineup Sunday against the Magic, and his absence was obvious from the start. Reserve guard Stephon Marbury started in place of Rondo and recorded zero assists while scoring just four points. In total, the Celtics made 10 assists on 30 field goals, a significant decrease from their 22.9 per-game average.

The result? An 18-point deficit at halftime, and ultimately a 79-86 loss at home.

The injury to Rondo's ankle occurred in the first quarter Friday night against the Cavaliers, when Rondo appeared to roll his right ankle. The 23-year-old returned in the second quarter and finished the game -- a 105-94 C's win -- with 10 assists and six points, one turnover and two steals.

The Celtics (49-15) will travel to Miami (33-29) on Wednesday before taking on Memphis (16-45) at home Friday night.

With Kevin Garnett expected to miss another week, Rondo's injury comes at an unfortunate time for the Celtics. Brian Scalabrine (concussions) and Tony Allen (thumb) are also out indefinitely, forcing newcomers Mikki Moore and Marbury to adjust on the fly.
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DaRizzle · Mar 9, 2009

oh snap...pun intended

JE · Mar 9, 2009

Hold him out for two weeks. Don't let it get serious.

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