After consecutive games against point guard neophytes Lou Williams and Jonny Flynn, the Celtics' Rajon Rondo faces an elite guard in Steve Nash. Nash is still putting up dominant numbers at age 35, averaging 19.6 points, 10.8 assists and 3 rebounds in six games for the Phoenix Suns.

His matchup tonight with Rondo should be interesting. The crafty veteran with all the tricks against the budding star with fresh legs and vigorous defensive skills.

"I think he's a tough matchup for anybody," Nash said this morning at TD Garden. "He's a terrific player. He's turning into an elite point guard and his quickness, athleticism and his all-court game are really impactful. He's a terrific player."

In six career games against Phoenix, Rondo has averaged 14 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Should be a fun dual tonight.