CLIPPERS MAKE NOISE AGAINST JAZZ : CLIPPERS 91, UTAH 81.Byline: Scott Wolf Scott Richard Wolf (born June 4, 1968) is an American actor. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Steven Wolf and Susan Enowitch, Wolf was raised in West Orange, New Jersey. He graduated in 1986 from West Orange High School. Daily News Staff Writer A dose of unexpected energy and enthusiasm proved the perfect prescription for the turmoil that has surrounded the Clippers the past two weeks. With one of the more boisterous crowds of the season, in part due to a promotion involving local cheerleaders Notable cheerleaders
tr.v. in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing, in·vig·or·ates To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to; animate: "A few whiffs of the raw, strong scent of phlox invigorated her" a Clippers team that only has its pride left as a tangible goal this season. It was more than enough Saturday night, as the Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 91-81 before an announced sellout of 16,021. Unlike Thursday's loss to Golden State at Anaheim, this large crowd had no boos for the home team. ``It had a great role,'' Poo poo Slang intr.v. pooed, poo·ing, poos To defecate. n. 1. Excrement. 2. An act of defecating. [Probably from pooh.] Richardson said of the fans. ``The crowd helped. The guys played well off the bench. That's all you can ask.'' The Clippers dominated most of the game and overcame a below-average shooting night (41.6 percent) to beat the Jazz for the first time this season. Richardson 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. provided the difference. Richardson had a team-high 18 points while Dehere added 17 points off the bench. Dehere also directed the offense during the key stretches of the fourth quarter, when the Clippers pulled away the Jazz (52-26). The Clippers led 77-76, then went on a 14-5 run to conclude the contest, making 7 of 7 free throws in that spin. The Clippers also won without their top two centers. Brian Williams is out for the season with tendinitis in his right knee and Stanley Roberts missed the game with a sprained ankle suffered against Golden State. ``I could probably play, but I'd be hobbled,'' said Williams, who was put on the injured list Friday. He will stay home and work out this week instead of accompanying the team on its three-game road trip. ``I'm taking the road trip - to Ensenada,'' Williams joked. Utah's Karl Malone, who had a triple-double in his last game against L.A., had game-highs of 30 points and 14 rebounds for the Jazz. But the Jazz received almost no contribution from its other post players, as Felton spencer, Antoine Carr, Adam Keefe and Greg Ostertag combined for 13 points. ``We don't have (Hakeem ha·keem n. Variant of hakim1. Noun 1. hakeem - a Muslim physician hakim Moslem, Muslim - a believer in or follower of Islam doc, doctor, physician, Dr. ) Olajuwon,'' Utah coach Jerry Sloan said. ``We can't win with one or two guys performing a little bit.'' The victory was significant if the Clippers (29-49) hope to finish with at least 30 wins. They have three tough road games ahead: tonight against Sacramento, which is fighting for a playoff berth, then a rematch with the Jazz and a game at Houston. They finish the season next Sunday against Vancouver at the Sports Arena, which in a worst case scenario
Worst Case Scenario is a reality show aired on TBS in 2002 in the U.S.. , should provide victory No. 30. Notes: Utah forward Karl Malone, a member of Dream Team III, had no quarrel with the surprise selection of Charles Barkley on Friday. ``With the kind of talent we have, I don't think it really matters who was picked,'' Malone said. ``I think it's fine. Obviously, there are some great athletes that didn't make the team. I didn't have any opinion one way or another. You don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. the things going on behind the scenes.'' . . . Brent Barry and Malik Sealy taped a segment on MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. on Friday to air at a later date. |
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