Hey Quagmire,
KG did have a big one today. Might be that he took Bill Simmons article to heart: http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3403820
Having said that, I can see why people knock his clutch play. At times I think it is just a case of him getting TOO MUCH adrenaline at big moments. But overall I think people should lay off him, because the Celtics are nowhere without him. He just does sooo much else for his team throughout a game, he really is phenomenal.
To answer your question about Ray and Paul, he has got them (and everyone else) a lot of good looks this year. Paul has been almost nonchalant in scoring his points quite often, because KG takes away so much attention from him.
In the playoffs, the Celtics have really struggled to get a good offensive rhythm in most games. There are a lot of reasons for this, but I don't consider KG one of them.
He often sets high picks for Paul, Ray and Rondo. Paul generally gets a lot of points by taking advantage of these picks, using them to turn the corner and take it to the basket or pull up for a J.
On the other hand, in the playoffs, Ray has struggled to take advantage of these same picks, with his man often getting over the pick and keeping him from penetrating or getting an open look.
Unfortunately, the Celtics don't run enough double screens IMO to free Ray up curling around via the baseline (Reggie Miller style). During the season, the best scoring plays for Ray were as a trailer on the break or after a kick out from Rondo or Pierce. Because both Atlanta and Cleveland have really packed the key, that has not been happening enough in the playoffs and when it has, Ray's shot has just been really horrible.
As far as bias goes, well you got me, yes I am a Celtic lover. I recognise that most neutrals would pick Rip and Chauncey as a better combo than Rondo and Allen, but like I said, I think this series could well come down to how those matchups go. I'm hoping I'm biased AND right, because if Rondo and Allen play well, the Celtics are going to the Finals!
If you get a chance to watch the ECF keep an eye on Rondo and let me know what you think. He frequently blows my mind with the plays he can make and his speed makes me think of a raw Tony Parker just before he broke out a few years back.