NBA recap Week 7: Rondo & Celtics winners of last 8

Rajon Rondo (Celtics)-11 PTS, 9.2 AST, 2.7 STL
Rondo was one rebound shy of a triple-double last night against the Bucks. While dishing out 13 dimes, Rondo also chipped in with 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 steals. He’s currently averaging a 4.6/1 assist/turnover ratio, one of the best in the NBA. The points are typical but the rebounds and steal are something to talk about.

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He is clearly going to make it on the 1st All-Defensive team and although not the biggest point guard in the NBA, Rondo is one of the better rebounders. Let’s just say he’s the Dennis Rodman of NBA point guards and has a knack for getting to every loose ball imaginable.

The Celtics are currently on an 8-game winning streak and are clearly one of the East’s best contenders to get to the NBA. ESPN.com’s John Hollinger has the Celtics (17-4) as his #1 team in this week’s power rankings and also has the Celtics at 100% odds for getting to the playoffs. Not even the Lakers can say that, but they do play in a harder conference. Game of the Week: 11 PTS, 13 AST, 9 REB in win over the Bucks.

Chuck Hayes (Rockets)-5.4 PTS, 6.7 REB, 0.6 BLK
If you want consistent, you want Chuck Hayes. The fourth year Houston Rocket has been playing consistently for his team ever since the team’s starter, Yao Ming, went down to a season ending injury.

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Hayes isn’t much of an offensive threat, but when you have guys like Luis Scola and Carl Landry picking up the slack, Hayes isn’t expected to produce that much. Many of the potential available minutes have been going to teammates Carl Landry and Luis Scola who are more proficient in the offensive game than Hayes.

He’s getting around 20 minutes a game, still enough to make an impact on the defensive side. Hayes has it tough going up against some of the best power forwards and centers in the Western Conference night-in and night-out. His ability to play solid defense is key to the Rockets playoff hopes.

Jodie Meeks (Bucks)-4.9 PTS, 0.4 AST
Meeks and the Bucks are losers of four straight, with Jodie seeing very little action in the last week. Boston took care of business last night and defeated the Bucks 98-89, where Meeks got zero minutes of playing time. The trouble for Meeks is that he’s not doing anything productive with the minutes he does get.

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In 17 minutes of play against the Wizards, Meeks was only able to put up two points on 1-3 shooting. His best statistic may have been the three fouls he racked up in that time, but needless to say, it’s been a battle for Meeks as a rookie.

He hasn’t played twice this week with head coach Scott Skiles leaving it up to his veterans to get the job done. It’s a continual up and down journey this season for Meeks, but his desire to get better will keep him in the NBA for a while.

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