LiveBattle.com reported on July 12th that the Los Angeles Clippers faced off against the Houston Rockets in the NBA Summer League. The Clippers selected their top picks, including No. 30 pick Nicholls and No. 50 pick Sanders.
The game started with the Clippers taking an early lead with a 8-0 run. Shephard’s three-pointer helped to stop the bleeding, but neither team’s shooting percentage was high. Kobe Brown scored double digits in both points and assists, helping the Clippers to take a 5-point lead at the start of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Clippers extended their lead to double digits with a 7-0 run, but Shephard’s consecutive three-pointers helped the Rockets to tie the score. However, the Clippers continued to dominate the halftime with a 6-point lead. In the second half, Jordan Miller and Christie joined forces to extend the Clippers’ lead to double digits. Kevin Harris’ three-pointers helped the Rockets to close the gap, leading to a back-and-forth battle. Still, Shephard’s three-pointers in the third quarter narrowed the gap to just three points. In the final quarter, both teams continued to fight for control, with Jordan Miller scoring 9 points from inside and outside, once again extending his lead. The Rockets managed to cut the deficit to two points before Simpson made one of two free throws, which led to continuous turnovers by both teams. In the end, the Clippers triumphed over the Rockets with a 95-92 victory.
Jordan Miller had 23 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks; Christie had 21 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks; Kobe Brown had 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks; Frazier had 13 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Sanders had 10 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Simpson had 9 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, 3 blocks; Nicholls had 1 point, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, 4 blocks.
Shephard had 28 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks; Chandler had 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Kevin Harris had 10 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 4 blocks; Samuels had 9 points, 5 rebounds; Dent had 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks; Williams had 8 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Brown had 1 point, 3 rebounds; Wilson had 1 rebound.
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