Found February 10, 2012 on Red's Army: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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After every game, we'll take stock of how each individual performance affects the player's overall value. Starters Rajon Rondo:  His numbers looked ok in the box score and he certainly had some amazing moments in the game.  But he got too passive down the stretch for my liking.  I know the Lakers have trees back there in Bynum and Gasol.  And I know that it's no fun flinging yourself into those trees time and time again.  But that's what you get paid $10 million to do.  Rondo needed to attack a lot more and get those guys into foul trouble or out of position so other guys could get to the rim.  Paul Pierce:  Aside from the tough shooting night, Pierce missed Ray Allen who was open just long enough to get a good shot off in regulation, and then he missed a game winner in OT.  He did rebound and pass well, but it was a tough ending. Kevin Garnett:  He just couldn't hit a shot.  6-23?  KG has been on lat...
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