Rondo jokes around
LOS ANGELES — Rajon Rondo had a little fun with reporters in the Celtics locker room before the game.
When asked to rate the status of his injured left ankle, he said at first it was at about 85 percent. A few minutes later, he said it was 87.2 percent. Then, 89.4 percent.
”It just went up,” said Rondo, drawing laughter. “Hopefully [I’ll be about] 98 percent by game time…I’m sure once my adrenaline gets going, I’ll be fine.”
Rondo’s left foot will be taped extra heavily, but he won’t wear a brace. He did reveal that he has not done any running since he injured his ankle in Game 3. He caught a lob pass yesterday but missed the layup.
Despite the fact that his point guard has not tested the ankle, Celtics coach Doc Rivers said he wasn’t worried.
“He’s ready,” said Rivers. “It’s a non-factor.”
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