CLIPPERS NOTEBOOK: ANDERSON SAVORING IMPORTANT FIRST WIN.Byline: Randy Hill Staff Writer Derek Anderson
Derek Lamont Anderson (born July 18, 1974 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats. wasn't fitted for Clippers battle dress until this season, but he's heard stories around the campfire - horror stories. The macabre tales of gruesome basketball made Friday's 91-81 victory over Philadelphia seem more crucial than civilians might imagine. ``This one was very important,'' said 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. Anderson of his new team's first triumph. ``Each loss makes it tougher to get that first win. We had to get this one, especially with Utah (Monday) and almighty San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. (Wednesday) coming in here.'' Anderson, who is averaging a tick under 19 points per game, made 15 of 17 free-throw attempts against the 76ers, who were without center Matt Geiger Matthew (Matt) Allen Geiger (September 10 1969 in Salem, Massachusetts) is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association. and rejection-happy power forward Theo Ratliff. Date with destiny: To celebrate their first victory, Lamar Odom's 20th birthday and the joy of rested legs, the Clippers had Saturday off. |
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