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by Raps in 4 on Wed Apr 12, 2023 4:49 am
CLIPPERS' DEFEAT CAVALIERS IN HOME OPENER
The Los Angeles Clippers rallied late to come back
from behind to beat the the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener,106-101.
The Clippers started the game well in the first quarter, and took an early lead, led by efficient scoring up front by Elton Brand.
But the Cavs came back in the game in the second and third quarter to take the lead.
"I thought we were in control of the game. Pretty much when we set the tone in the first quarter. But they crept up on us,
and we had to fight hard in the end," said Head Coach Alvin Gentry.
Lamar Odom sent the Clippers up 6 with a threepointer late in the fourth quarter, 100-94.
But the Cavaliers came back with a 5-0 run of their own to bring it within 1 point in the last minute.
That's when newcomer Shane Battier came up clutch with two timely baskets in the paint.
"I had to redeem myself," said Battier, "after starting so bad in the first half."
Battier was only 7 for 18 in the game, but 5 for 5 in the fourth quarter.
Shane Battier in the fourth quarter
"He is a big reason we won," said Jason Williams, who scored 22 points in the game.
Williams had 8 assists but was down on himself for having turned the ball over 6 times.
"If I don't do that, the game isn't close," he said.
"I thank my teammates for coming up clutch today. Shane with his baskets, Maggette for getting
to the free throw line, and big guy Brand for all those great offensive rebounds."
Zydrunas Ilgauskas led all scorers with 28. Maggette had 26 for the Clippers.
STATISTICS:
OOP COUNT: 2
NEXT GAME:
THE 3 TIME DEFENDING CHAMPIONS LOS ANGELES LAKERS!
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by Raps in 4 on Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:12 am
PISTONS COME INTO STAPLES TO BLOW OUT THE CLIPPERS, 119-82
The Detroit Pistons came into town to embarrass the Los Angeles Clippers
on their home floor, 119-82. They took a big lead early and never looked back.
Quarter By Quarter
"We're back with both our feet back on the ground," Coach Alvin gentry said.
"We were high on our two wins going into the game. But this is a game of ups and downs,
we know that. Today the Pistons were much stronger. But no reason to get too much down
on ourselves, I think the game gave us plenty of positives to work with."
The Clippers' players weren't so optimistic.
"Our spacing was all messed up. I like the flow offense that we are trying, but our spacing suffers.
I don't know if we should keep playing like this," said Lamar Odom.
"I'm not even a starter any more though, so yeah, who is going to listen to me out here?"
Chauncey Billups led all scorers with 27 points, but center Ben Wallace was the big star of the game,
going 11 for 11 from the field for 26 points and 24 rebounds.
STATISTICS:
No Oops
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