5th November
LA Clippers @ Portland Trail Blazers
The first 3 quarters were very even but in the 4th Clippers started with a 18 - 2 run which gave Portland no chances. Brand had a great game he scored 12 points in the last quarter and was Player of the Game. Also Maggette gave Portland a shock because he was shooting 100% today and collected 18 points. Also 7 assists for Maggette. Jaric did a great job passing and collected 10 assists + 4 steals. Telfair (Portlands guard) said after the game: "Jaric was so annoying today. I realy hate him. He is too quick!" All 4 turnovers which made Telfair Jaric stoled the ball. Best in Portland was damon Stoudmire collecting 22 points. Five players for Portland were in double digits.
POG:
Elton Brand after the game:
"At last I helped my team yo win. This was a greater than against Seattle. I didn't relax in the second half and everything turned out fine. Also thanks to Jaric for the passes."
Maggette was interviewed:
"So my thoughts about the game. OK. I couldn't miss tonight. I did some penetrations to the basket and scored."
Reporter: "But what do you think about Damon Stoudmire. You needed to gurad him but he scored 22 points."
Maggette:"Well... I'm not the only guy who plays in this position you know. All I can say Damon is a great player even if he is short."
Damon Stoudamire answered some questions:
Reporter: "You had a poor game today. Only 9 from 23 from the field. Why such a low Field goal percentege?"
Stoudamire: "Well as you see I'm not a tall player. It's hard for me to play as a shooting guard. Also Maggette was guarding me."
Reporter: "Why did you think you lost today?"
Stoudamire: "I think because we don't have such strong big guys as Brand. Also Clippers were very offensive today. They just scored more."
Coach of LA Clippers:
"We player a good offensive game today. I'm quite sattisfied however I don't like Simmons game. I let him play 33 minutes today to approve he is a great player. He only scored 5 points. I'm planning to start Kittles in SF."
Screenshots from the game:
Abdur-Rahim did some great job but his team lost.
Kaman had 4 blocks in the game.
Maggette scored 18 points and had 100% FG%.