NBA Best Of The Week: Week 8—Wheel Of Wiggins?
By Phil Watson
Dec 22, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Corey Brewer (13) during the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Team of the Week
Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers were 3-0 last week, picking up three wins at home.
Seven Clippers scored in double figures, led by Blake Griffin’s 21 points and Jared Dudley’s 20, in a 108-95 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. DeAndre Jordan had 20 rebounds and five blocks and Chris Paul dished out 11 assists.
Jamal Crawford scored 27 points and Griffin had 24 points and 16 boards in a 112-91 thumping of the Nuggets on Saturday. Jordan had 12 rebounds and three blocks and Paul chipped in 11 assists and three steals in just 30 minutes.
On Sunday, Griffin scored 32 points with 10 rebounds and four steals as the Clips held off the Timberwolves 120-116 in overtime. Crawford had 22 points, Jordan nabbed 17 rebounds—nine on the offensive glass—and Paul had 13 assists.