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Originally Posted by Weasel
Got to give the Clippers huge credit for only losing by 9. At half I thought they would lose the game by at least 30. Kaman who had a terrible 1st half actually ends up with a good game and Thornton's play was beautiful. I hope he continues to play like and that this game gives him a lot of confidence. Though they lost I got to be proud of Clippers for hanging in tough and making a game out of it.
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I think Al needed a game like this. His confidence is important for his game, and it's taken a bit of a hit as he's struggled early on this year. He's really hard on himself, and while he's still been looking for his shot, he hasn't been patient and letting the game come to him which is why his FG% has been bad. He's been trying too hard to do too much in an effort to get more PT, but in reality it's just hurt him. He got the start tonight and played almost the entire game and let the game come to him. Look at the difference not only in the shooting percentage, but the quality of shots he took. He knew he wasn't just in there for a 5-6 minute stretch that could be it for him all night. With the Clippers record what it is and the injury situation being what it is, there's no reason Al shouldn't see consistent time in the foreseeable future.