How big of a difference did Rondo’s injury make in the 2011 series against the Heat?

[No-more-rings]

If you remember Wade and Rondo got tangled up in game 3 which resulted in Rondo dislocating his elbow, the Celtics won that game by 16 anyway. The Heat gone on to win the next two with Rondo being clearly limited, only playing 30 mpg in game 5.

The Heat still win the series most likely, but you have to wonder if there’s a good chance it may have gone 7 otherwise.