My final score prediction was really close (113-104), but I had the teams backwards. For the 3rd consecutive game to start the season, the Sonics lost the game in the 4th quarter, as their opponent blew the game open. So far the Sonics have been outscored 98-64 in 4th quarter, with the opposing team outscoring the Sonics by between 10 and 12 points each time. To put that in the proper context, the Sonics have been outscored by 38 points on the season (303-341), and 34 points (90%) of that differential has been in the 4th quarter. The Clippers blew the game open with offense, scoring 37 points against 25 for the Sonics.
The rookie combo of Kevin Durant and Jeff Green both had their best game. In fact, Green took over the game for a stretch in the 2nd quarter, and finished the first half with 12 points. Green finished the game with 14 points and 7 rebounds, on 4-7 shooting (including 6-6 at the free throw line). KD had a terrfic game (HE'S ONLY 19 YEARS OLD) scoring 24 points pulling down 8 rebounds and dishing 5 assists. He even finished two baskets while getting fouled, already demonstrating improvement in that respect. His intelligence is already showing as his shot selection is significantly improved (for the first time he shot the ball less than 20 times), cutting out those 3-4 shots he was forcing up in the first two games.
Chris Wilcox continued his strong start with his 3rd straight solid game. He finished with 17 points and 9 rebounds in 30 minutes of action. His play in the post has been the saving grace for the Sonics offense, as Collison proved he can't not be depended on to provide consistent offense scoring 0 points from his 6 shots. Damien Wilkins his 2nd solid game this season scoring 22 points and stuffing the stat sheet with 5 rebounds and 6 assists. After Durant and Wilcox, he's working towards establishing himself as the 3rd option on a team that's going to need offense this year. Wally World has his best game as a Sonic scoring 13 points in only 18 minutes of action, and abusing Tim Thomas with some nice stepback jumpers.
The buzzword of the night was turnovers, as the Sonics combined for 22 of them on the night. The second unit was especially careless combining for 14 compared to only 8 for the starters. This was especially disappointing as the aside from the turnovers, the Sonics outplayed the Clippers, and the final score largely results from the extra shot attempts the Sonics gained via turnovers. The Sonics did have a good night at the line shooting 18-22 from the line.
The point guard position was not disappointing. In a combined 50 minutes of action, Watson (26 minutes), West (19 minutes) and Ridnour (5 minutes) combined for 4 points on 4-10 shooting with 10 assists and 6 turnovers. If I'm Sam Presti, I'm looking to see what the Grizzlies want for Kyle Lowery (perhaps one of the Suns 1st round picks?)
The rookie combo of Kevin Durant and Jeff Green both had their best game. In fact, Green took over the game for a stretch in the 2nd quarter, and finished the first half with 12 points. Green finished the game with 14 points and 7 rebounds, on 4-7 shooting (including 6-6 at the free throw line). KD had a terrfic game (HE'S ONLY 19 YEARS OLD) scoring 24 points pulling down 8 rebounds and dishing 5 assists. He even finished two baskets while getting fouled, already demonstrating improvement in that respect. His intelligence is already showing as his shot selection is significantly improved (for the first time he shot the ball less than 20 times), cutting out those 3-4 shots he was forcing up in the first two games.
Chris Wilcox continued his strong start with his 3rd straight solid game. He finished with 17 points and 9 rebounds in 30 minutes of action. His play in the post has been the saving grace for the Sonics offense, as Collison proved he can't not be depended on to provide consistent offense scoring 0 points from his 6 shots. Damien Wilkins his 2nd solid game this season scoring 22 points and stuffing the stat sheet with 5 rebounds and 6 assists. After Durant and Wilcox, he's working towards establishing himself as the 3rd option on a team that's going to need offense this year. Wally World has his best game as a Sonic scoring 13 points in only 18 minutes of action, and abusing Tim Thomas with some nice stepback jumpers.
The buzzword of the night was turnovers, as the Sonics combined for 22 of them on the night. The second unit was especially careless combining for 14 compared to only 8 for the starters. This was especially disappointing as the aside from the turnovers, the Sonics outplayed the Clippers, and the final score largely results from the extra shot attempts the Sonics gained via turnovers. The Sonics did have a good night at the line shooting 18-22 from the line.
The point guard position was not disappointing. In a combined 50 minutes of action, Watson (26 minutes), West (19 minutes) and Ridnour (5 minutes) combined for 4 points on 4-10 shooting with 10 assists and 6 turnovers. If I'm Sam Presti, I'm looking to see what the Grizzlies want for Kyle Lowery (perhaps one of the Suns 1st round picks?)
One more note: as you might have noticed from the photo, the man, the myth, the legend Robert 'Bobby' Swift made his long awaited comeback in 16 minutes of action. Welcome back.
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