ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Raymond Felton, Guard Stephen Jackson, Forward Gerald Wallace, Forward Boris Diaw, Center Tyson Chandler. Bench -- Center Nazr Mohammed, Guard Flip Murray, Guard D.J. Augustin. PLAYER NOTES --F Alexis Ajinca was inactive for the sixth time in eight games. He's a first-round pick and a big man (which means he might take longer to develop), but you seriously have to wonder whether exercising his option was a good idea.
--C Tyson Chandler isn't much of an offensive threat, but it's hard not to think he's being used poorly. Raymond Felton has to understand better when he's flashing to the basket on the screen-and-roll. He's open more than he's getting the ball.
--G Acie Law is being patient, having played just five minutes since the trade from Golden State. Larry Brown explained the situation to Law and he understands he'll have to sit. But it might be time to take advantage of what he can do in the screen-and-roll.
--F Gerald Wallace grabbed 14 rebounds. In a game that was all about defense, that changed everything.
MEDICAL WATCH
No injuries reported.
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