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#2 Rajon Rondo could return for the Lakers' clash with the Utah Jazz

Rajon Rondo could return for the Lakers against the Utah Jazz

Rajon Rondo missed the Los Angeles Lakers' opening night defeat to the LA Clippers with a calf injury, although the Los Angeles Times is reporting that the point guard could return against the Utah Jazz on Friday night:

The Lakers had a scrimmage Thursday that allowed Rajon Rondo to test the sore calf that kept him out of the season opener Tuesday against the Clippers, but a decision on whether he plays Friday night will be decided before the game against the Utah Jazz.

Without the injured Rondo, LeBron James spent much of the game against the Clippers at point guard, although the veteran's performance was widely criticized. Injuries also disrupted Rondo's first season in Los Angeles, although the 33-year-old averaged 9.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists over 46 appearances.