Boston Celtics' point-guard Rajon Rondo will miss the rest of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Rondo injured his right knee in last Friday's game 123-112 double-overtime loss in Atlanta.
During Sunday's game against the Miami Heat, Rondo was ruled out of the game after complaining of pain in his right knee. The initial report was a hyperextended knee but Rondo returned from an MRI performed at a local hospital and the Celtics confirmed that he suffered from a torn ACL. Typical recovery for a torn ACL can be 8 to 12 months, depending on the severity.
Rajon Rondo was announced the East's starting point-guard for the 2013 All-Star Game in Houston, Texas on February 17. The league announced today, that Brook Lopez of the Brooklyn Nets will replace Rondo's position as point-guard in the All-Star game. Without Rondo the East only features three guards - Kyrie Erving, Dwyane Wade and Jrue Holiday. Rondo's starting replacement will be determined by the Eastern Conference coach.
With Rondo being out for the rest of the season, what does this mean for the Celtics? Do they still have a chance of landing a spot in the NBA Playoffs? The Celtics team are hoping for a safe recovery for Rondo; teammate Kevin Garnett told him not to rush back and to "take care of himself". His teammates are willing to step up by playing more minutes.
Rondo was having a great season with averaging career highs of 13.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 11.1 assist this season.
However the Celtics are still struggling to remain around .500, with a eighth place seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-23.
Tonight the Celtics' will take on the Sacramento Kings at 7:30 p.m./ET. Check your local listings for channel and network.
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