Kings' Rajon Rondo: Stuffs stat sheet in victory Friday

Rondo posted 21 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, three rebounds, and a steal over 24 minutes in Friday's 132-114 victory over the Lakers.

Rondo looked like a vintage version of himself and the diametric opposite of the point guard who looked lost on the court for the Mavericks last postseason. The veteran displayed atypical aggressiveness on offense, frequently attacking the basket and wading through heavy traffic to score. His 69 percent shooting on the night was also better than his numbers in that category in all but one game during the 2014-15 campaign. By the same token, his increased focus on offense did not detract from his typical proficiency in dishing out the ball to his teammates, as he doubled up his number of dimes from the opener. If Rondo can produce all-around performances like this one on a consistent basis, the Kings will likely enjoy offensive outbursts like Friday's much more frequently.