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Lakers News: Rajon Rondo to Make Playoff Debut Tonight vs. Rockets

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Robert Marvi

The Los Angeles Lakers will be getting a lift as they start the Western Conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets tonight.

Point guard Rajon Rondo will finally return to the lineup and get some game action after breaking his thumb on July 12.

The 14-year veteran was originally cleared to play before the Lakers’ first playoff game a couple weeks ago, but didn’t actually get any run due to back spasms.

His return will greatly help, as it will provide LeBron James with a bit of a respite when it comes to bringing the ball up court and organizing the team’s offense, both in transition and in the half court.

Other than James, Rondo is the only player on the roster with those skill sets.

The University of Kentucky product also has lots of playoff experience, dating back to his second season when he was a starter on the NBA champion Boston Celtics.

Including Rondo, the Lakers have six players who have won at least one championship ring.

Robert Marvi

Robert is a native of Santa Monica, Calif., and a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has been an avid NBA fan since he was a little kid in the mid '90s and fell in love with the Nick Van Exel-led Lakers teams. He truly cherishes the Kobe Bryant-era of Lakers basketball and the five world championships that came with it, and is looking forward to the team's next NBA title.

Published by
Robert Marvi

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