Rajon Rondo had put together key stretches and strong showings earlier in the season, but his finest effort with the Los Angeles Lakers thus far came in the second half of what turned into a blowout win of the Golden State Warriors on Christmas.
The Lakers lost LeBron James to injury when he slipped while attempting to recover the ball in the third quarter on a semi-transition break. James winced before rising to his feet and playing one possession on defense.
He then summoned to the bench that a timeout was needed, and after attempting to stretch, walked gingerly back to the locker room.