CLIPPERS DROP THIRD IN A ROW.Byline: Gary Washburn Daily News Staff Writer The Clippers' exhibition home opener brought some inspired play but usual results. Brought down by the little men of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, the Clippers suffered their third straight loss, 98-94, in front of 5,084 at the Sports Arena. Tyus Edney Tyus Dwayne Edney (born February 14 1973 in Gardena, California) is an American professional basketball player, known for one of the greatest plays in college basketball history. and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf This article is about the basketball player whose birth name was Chris Jackson. For other uses, see Chris Jackson (disambiguation). Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (born Chris Wayne Jackson on March 9, 1969 in Gulfport, Mississippi) is an American former professional basketball player. combined to shoot down the Clippers and outduel Darrick Martin Darrick David Martin (born March 6, 1971 in Denver, Colorado, United States) is an American professional basketball player, currently with the NBA's Toronto Raptors. Martin has became known as a solid veteran who provided quality minutes as a reserve, maintaining a career free and Terry Dehere Lennox Dominique "Terry" Dehere (born September 12 1971 in New York City, New York) is an American Democratic Party politician, restauranteur and former NBA basketball player. Dehere grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey, New Jersey and attended St. . Abdul-Rauf, a Clippers nemesis for years, scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter while Edney (12 points) dazzled with his streaking layups and passes. Loy Vaught Loy Stephen Vaught (born February 27, 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is a retired American basketball player who spent ten seasons in the NBA, primarily with the Los Angeles Clippers. led the Clippers with 14 points, Malik Sealy Malik Sealy (February 1, 1970 – May 20, 2000) was an American professional basketball player from 1992 until his death in an automobile accident. Sealy played eight seasons in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Detroit Pistons, and the Minnesota had 13, Martin had 12 and Charles Outlaw had 11. Olden Polynice Olden Polynice (born November 21 1964 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti) is a retired professional basketball player at the center position. Polynice played with the Seattle SuperSonics, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Utah Jazz of the National led Sacramento with 17 points while Corliss Williamson Corliss Mondari Williamson (born on December 4, 1973 in Russellville, Arkansas) is a retired American professional basketball player, who played for four teams during his 12-year NBA career. His nickname is "Big Nasty", a moniker he received from his cousin when he was 13. appeared completely healthy with 13 points and six rebounds. The Clippers' play definitely improved from the 95-60 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday night. They eclipsed that score with seven minutes left in the third quarter. The center position is still of concern for the Clippers. Kevin Duckworth and Dwayne Schintzius combined for 4-of-13 shooting and 10 points. Everything's cool: Stanley Roberts said Saturday his mind his completely on basketball after his new-born son Stanley Jr. was released from the hospital on Friday. Roberts' son, weighing nine pounds, 13 ounces at birth, had trouble breathing after being born with the ambiblical cord wrapped around his neck. Stanley Jr. was having seizures, making his father very concerned. ``It was tough,'' Roberts said. ``I wanted to be around him all the time.'' Roberts Jr. has received medication for his seizures and appears to be healthy. ``Now I'm ready,'' Roberts said after a workout on the StepMaster. ``The family's OK and I'm getting myself into shape.'' During full-contact scrimmage on Friday, coach Bill Fitch made Roberts run wind sprints. Roberts does not know when he'll return to the court or full-contact scrimmage in practice. However, he did say he'll be ready by the season opener. ``I'll play when they let me play,'' Roberts said. ``I'm waiting on them. I've just got to keep going and working.'' Barry update: Guard Brent Barry participated in the pregame shootaround despite having a cast on his left (non-shooting) hand because of a sprained thumb ligament. Barry will be examined Monday to determine the extent of the damage and his absence. |
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