Owner Real Deal Posted October 9, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 TIME: 10:30 PM ET TV: NBA TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted December 6, 2012 Author Owner Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 LOS ANGELES -- Jamal Crawford isn't the only player who can provide offense and leadership off coach Vinny Del Negro's bench. Matt Barnes and Eric Bledsoe were equally instrumental in leading the Los Angeles Clippers to their most lopsided victory over the Sacramento Kings franchise, while allowing all of the starters sit out the fourth quarter. Crawford, Bledsoe and Barnes combined for 43 points, leading seven Clippers in double-digit scoring en route to a 116-81 blowout on Saturday night. Blake Griffin had 14 points and nine rebounds, Chris Paul had 14 points and five assists, and DeAndre Jordan had 13 points and six boards as they beat Sacramento for the fourth straight time. "The goal of a bench is to increase the lead, or get the lead back," said Barnes, who made his first five shots - including a pair of 3-pointers - and finished with 12 points. "It's something that's got to be done. You never want to give the lead up, and I think we did a good job of that tonight. It's a long season, and it's important to get the production out of your starters and your bench. That's an effective way to go far in the playoffs." Chauncey Billups scored only six points in his second game since recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon that sidelined him for the final 38 games of last season and the first 14 this season. But the Clippers outscored Sacramento 41-22 while he was in the game. They finished with only five turnovers - while converting 17 turnovers by the Kings into 27 points.http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20121201_SAC@LAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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