Viewing Alert: Game Five

By now, you've probably heard about Game Four, in particular Rajon Rondo's singular performance: 29 points, 18 rebounds, 13 assists, a gaudy stat line matched only by Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson in NBA playoff history. Rondo was absolutely spectacular on Sunday, controlling the offense, tirelessly clearing the glass and pushing the ball in 47 incredible minutes. Big props to Tony Allen, too, who contributed 15 points off the bench, including a number of steals and buckets during a decisive 10-0 run to start the fourth quarter.

Boston's performance -- Rondo's performance -- sent this series, the only competitive one of this second round, back to Cleveland tied at 2-2. What I loved about Game Four is how Boston bounced back from the Game Three thrashing, even when they went down a quick seven points to start the game.

Rondo's dominance of the game and the series has led Cleveland to at least ponder the possibility of putting LeBron James on him. From a Celtics standpoint, I think I like this; Paul Pierce has struggled the entire series, not a little bit because of James' defense. If James is on Rondo, Pierce will have a more favorable matchup, and perhaps he'll get off the schneid in Game 5.

Tip is at 8 p.m. Eastern on TNT. Enjoy.