Sunday Links

According to Doc Rivers, Rajon Rondo willed the Cs to a big 85-82 win over the Miami Heat...taking back the top spot in the East and clinching the season series with the Heat, despite having an extremely thin lineup, and a goose egg from their captain.

This was an entertaining game today... chippy, tough, and just fun to watch. It was even funner to watch King James miss a crucial free throw with 12 seconds left.

As always, Jackie MacMullen had a great take on the game.

While Delonte West is expected back this week, Paul Pierce -- and his 0-10 performance today will have an MRI this week.

Eddie House has found a home in Miami...until he moves on again next year.

Onto spring training as Pitchers and Catchers report...

Great piece in the Globe today on Carl Crawford...

Buchholz is happy to be coming to camp knowing he has a role in the starting rotation...

A healthy Pedroia can't wait to put on a laser show.

Adrian Gonzalez is ready to go too. Except he can't take batting practice til March.

Daniel Bard is saying the right things.

Terry Francona held court...giving his thoughts on a number of areas.

What will the Sox do when they are facing lefties? The Herald's Michael Silverman attempts to answer.

That's it for tonight...be back soon.