This would be ignored – still odd, but ignored – if it weren’t for their history.
But Rajon Rondo running behind Rick Carlisle during the Mavericks’ win over the Bulls raised a couple eyebrows in curiosity and drew a few chuckles. What was Rondo doing?
At least Carlisle explained why he didn’t call timeout before Wesley Matthews’ game-winning 3-pointer. The Dallas coach had Rondo in mind.
K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune:
Rick Carlisle, on why he didn't call timeout before final possession: "It creates unpredictability. Besides, Rondo knows all the plays."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 18, 2017
