Helping Hand
CHRIS BALLARD
January 29, 2007
SENDING A SHOT into the stands fires up fans but gives
the ball back to the opponent. According to 82games.com, here were the best and
worst at keeping their blocks in play at week's end, plus those who excelled at
swatting a shot and then grabbing the board.
SENDING A SHOT into the stands fires up fans but gives
the ball back to the opponent. According to 82games.com, here were the best and
worst at keeping their blocks in play at week's end, plus those who excelled at
swatting a shot and then grabbing the board.
LOWEST PERCENTAGE OUT-OF-BOUNDS
Dikembe Mutombo, Rockets 5%
Andrew Bynum, Lakers 6%
Joel Przybilla, Trail Blazers 7%
Al Jefferson, Celtics 7%
Andrei Kirilenko, Jazz 7%
Dale Davis, Pistons 7%
HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OUT-OF-BOUNDS
Tim Duncan, Spurs 28%
Rasheed Wallace, Pistons 27%
Elton Brand, Clippers 25%
Dwyane Wade, Heat 24%
Tyrus Thomas, Bulls 24%
REBOUNDING OWN BLOCK
Josh Howard, Mavericks 26%
Kevin Garnett, Timberwolves 22%
Al Jefferson, Celtics 22%
Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Cavaliers 22%
Marcus Camby, Nuggets 21%