CLIPPERS, ODOM PUT AWAY LOSS TO LAKERS : CLIPPERS 92, GOLDEN ST. 91.Byline: Associated Press Associated Press: see news agency. Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. Lamar Odom's eight-foot running jumper with 11.9 seconds remaining capped a 23-point effort by the rookie as the Clippers, after being humiliated hu·mil·i·ate tr.v. hu·mil·i·at·ed, hu·mil·i·at·ing, hu·mil·i·ates To lower the pride, dignity, or self-respect of. See Synonyms at degrade. by the Lakers on Wednesday, rallied from a seven-point deficit in the final 1:21 to beat the Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. The team plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Franchise history Philadelphia Warriors 92-91 on Friday night at Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. . Playing without shooting guard The Shooting guard (SG), also known as the two or off guard,[1] is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. Derek Anderson
Derek Lamont Anderson (born July 18, 1974 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats. and Brian Skinner Brian Skinner (born May 19 1976 in Temple, Texas) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. A 6'9", 265 lbs. forward-center from Baylor University, Skinner was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round (22nd because of sprained ankles, the Clippers fell behind 91-84 on John Starks' 3-pointer with 1:21 left. But the game turned when Chris Mills fouled Odom with 1:11 left and was ejected by referee Jim Clark for arguing the call. Troy Hudson converted both free throws after the double-technical, then Odom sank both of his foul shots, narrowing the gap to 91-88. Starks' turnover led to a slam-dunk by Tyrone Nesby, as the Clippers closed to 91-90 with 51.7 seconds to play. Warriors rookie Vonteego Cummings missed a 17-footer from the top of the key and Odom sent the Staples Center crowd of 11,217 into a frenzy with his go-ahead basket off the glass. On Golden State's final possession, Michael Olowokandi blocked a pass toward the key and the Warriors couldn't get a shot off as the buzzer sounded. With Mookie Blaylock, Terry Cummings, Antawn Jamison and Adonal Foyle all missing the game because of injuries, Golden State coach P.J. Carlesimo was forced to use his 12th different starting lineup. Reserve forward Tony Farmer tied a career high with 19 points, nine of them in the fourth quarter, and Starks 18 for the injury-depleted Warriors. The lead changed hands four times early in the fourth quarter before Donyell Marshall's 3-pointer gave the Warriors a 77-75 lead with 7:56 remaining. The Clippers tied it at 78 on a 3-pointer by Hudson, before the Warriors responded with six consecutive points. Cunnings hit a 12-footer, Farmer converted a layup after Nesby blew an alley-oop feed from Odom, and Bill Curley canned a 17-footer for an 84-78 lead with 3:57 to play. The Warriors opened the second half with a 14-4 run, turning a 47-42 deficit into a 56-51 lead with 7:50 left in the third quarter. But Charles Jones made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 18 seconds left in the third quarter and Odom's added a free throw to give Los Angeles a 70-66 edge heading into the fourth. CAPTION(S): chart CHART: Game recap |
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