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Beast of the Night: Rajon Rondo was a monster last night, finishing with 12 points, 10 rebounds, 22 assists, six steals and a block in a big win over the Spurs. He shot 60 percent (6-10) from the floor, avoided shooting any free throws, and had five turnovers. There’s not much that needs to be said here.
Lines for Discussion:
Gilbert Arenas: 2-9 FG (22%), 6 Pts, 2 threes, 1 Reb, 1 TO
John Wall: 6-14 FG (43%), 5-8 FT (63%), 1 three, 18 Pts, 1 Reb, 14 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 TO
Jrue Holiday: 10-14 FG (71%), 6-9 FT (67%), 26 Pts, 4 Reb, 9 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 3 TO
Jose Calderon: 8-10 FG (80%), 1-1 FT (100%), 3 threes, 20 Pts, 3 Reb, 17 Ast, 2 Stl, 3 TO
Antawn Jamison: 11-21 FG (52%), 5-7 FT (71%), 5 threes, 32 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 1 TO
Glen Davis: 10-18 FG (56%), 3-5 FT (60%), 23 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 TO
Tyrus Thomas: 10-18 FG (56%), 1-1 FT (100%), 21 Pts, 11 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 1 TO
Kevin Love: 11-16 FG (69%), 10-11 FT (91%), 3 three, 35 Pts, 15 Reb, 5 Ast, 2 TO
Kevin Martin: 13-18 FG (72%), 13-15 FT (86%), 6 threes, 45 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Ast, 4 TO
Blake Griffin: 8-18 FG (44%), 6-9 FT (67%), 22 Pts, 18 Reb, 7 Ast, 1 Blk, 3 TO
Waiver-Wire Watch:
Corey Maggette, J.J. Redick, Lou Williams, Derrick Favors, Sasha Vujacic, Leandro Barbosa, Ramon Sessions, Kwame Brown, DeAndre Jordan, Jared Dudley
Injuries:
Joakim Noah (thumb): he’s scheduled to get his cast removed next week, but is still far from returning
Anthony Parker (back): day-to-day
Aaron Brooks (ankle): hurt that bum ankle again, monitor his status
Anthony Tolliver (knee): could return Sunday
Mehmet Okur (back): will not travel with the Jazz for their two-game road trip
Paul Millsap (hip): day-to-day
Daniel Gibson (ankle): check his status
J.R. Smith (toe): day-to-day
Ty Lawson (knee): sprained his left knee last night, monitor his status
