As strange as it is to see the Celtics without Rajon Rondo, it looks as if they aren't missing anyone. They lead the Kings at the half, 59-38.
Here are my thoughts:
* Boston turned the ball over too much in the first quarter. They had 6 turnovers to Sacramento's 1. If the Celtics are going to be successful without Rondo, they need to limit their turnovers.
* Out of all the Celtics, Kevin Garnett appeared to take the loss of Rondo the hardest. Tonight, he's playing inspired basketball, and the Rondo factor definitely has something to do with it. The big fella is a perfect 5-of-5 from the field for a team-high 11 points. He has an extra hop in his step tonight.
* The aggressive Jeff Green continues. He started the second quarter by scoring Boston's first three baskets. His lefty hook shot was pretty nice too.
* If Avery Bradley's fantastic block is not on the Sportscenter top ten tonight, then ESPN should be ashamed. After getting the ball stripped from his hands by Isaiah Thomas, Bradley sprinted behind Thomas, chasing him all the way to the basket and eventually catching up to him and blocking his shot. One of the Celtics' best plays of the year.
* Sacramento is just a bad basketball team. They play defense with their hands, grab players' jerseys, do not move without the ball on offense. They're an undisciplined basketball team. Oh, and about the whole DeMarcus Cousins thing, I'm not so sure about that anymore.
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