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| Friday, October 23, 2009 Final Score: Los Angeles 91, New Orleans 88 Hornets Post Game Quotes
Things to work on for team: “Defensive rotation and communication are two of the biggest areas we need to get better at. We gave up a couple dunks and layups because the guards didn’t fill back. We’ve got to do a better job of talking.” On the play of the young players: “I think the rookies had their moments. I thought Marcus had played well during preseason games. I thought Darren had played well. I thought Bobby Brown really played well all preseason.”
On the team's chemistry: “We still have to get some guys back and see where we are when we’re healthy. We need to get Emeka back in the lineup.”
On the injuries in the preseason: “A lot of people got injured before the preseason started. Once we get our full team healthy we’re going to be all right.” Clippers Post Game Quotes
On Al Thornton and DeAndre Jordan’s performance: “Al (Thornton) was very efficient tonight, he was very active and created a lot of opportunities for his teammates. Overall, DJ (DeAndre Jordan) starting had a very good game, plus, we were very efficient on the open court and got easy baskets.” On Blake Griffin’s preseason overall: “Blake had a great preseason. Obviously tonight, he had a tough matchup with David West, who’s very physical and very skilled. But it was a good learning experience for him.” On the way the team ended the preseason: “I thought it was a great way to end the preseason, with us getting through it perfectly healthy and great defensive effort down the stretch, making good deflections to preserve the win.” On Sebastian Telfair’s performance tonight: “He’s still getting back to it, eight assists and zero turnovers is always a good night. He didn’t shoot the ball as well as he was before he got hurt, but shooting will just come.”
Thoughts on preseason record: “I’m happy about it but there’s always room for improvement. We’re getting better – everybody is – Its just preseason.” Things to work on before first regular season game: “Our free throw shooting. We also need to improve on our defensive coverages. At the end, closing out games – that stuff comes with time. I think we’ll be good; we’ll be ready to go.”
On the speed of the NBA game: “It’s about what I thought it would be. There’s always stuff I can do better. I’ve got a lot to work on, a lot to improve on.” On playing against David West: “He’s good. He’s very good. He’s an all-star. I look at these as learning experiences. Going against guys like Carlos Boozer, Tim Duncan, and David West. It’s difficult but it will help me out down the road, hopefully.” |
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