Ruben Patterson
Ruben Patterson
Ruben Nathaniel Pattersonis a former American professional basketball player. During his career, he played as a small forward and shooting guard. During his college career at the University of Cincinnati, Patterson earned third-team All-American honors and helped lead the Bearcats to Conference USA titles in both of his seasons there. Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1998, Patterson began his career with the Greek team AEK Athens BC before joining the Lakers in his rookie season. Later, he played...
acquired game played second since team
I was disappointed. I had played so well for the team since (being acquired Feb. 23). I was like, 'Why didn't (Karl) play me in the second half?' But the game was going in another direction. I'm not mad.
ball game good time
Every time he got the ball we doubled him. He was frustrated, and that was a good game plan.
fourth game hit offense shots
They executed their offense real well. We were in the game into the fourth quarter, but they hit some big shots at the end of the game.
game last second tired
He had a long game last night, and I think he showed he was a little tired in the second half.
fatigue game guard last nice night played since tough
He also had to guard me. I think that since they played a tough game last night (against Phoenix), fatigue may have set in. But hey, we all got to go through that. It's nice to get the win.
appreciate defense games helped wins wish
I appreciate it, but I wish I could have helped us get a win. But defense wins games and we didn't play it.
ball deny doubling game good guy time took tried type
He's the type of guy who doesn't like to play physical, so I tried to deny him, take the ball out of his hands. He was frustrated. Every time he got the ball we were doubling him. We took him out of his game, so that was a good game plan.
difficult road
We are a little fatigued. It's been a difficult road trip.
felt kept
It felt good. (The fans) kept saying, 'Ruben come back. We need you.' No.
ball deny trying
I was just trying to deny him the ball and keep him on the outside.
bring five people six trying
That's the past. People are trying to bring something up from five years, six years ago. I was young. I made a mistake. It's over.
devastated good hurt played watched
I think we were all devastated and hurt. It could have been worse. He could not be here today. We went out and played for him. I know he watched the game. It was a good win.
crack easy tough
When it's tough like that you've got to crack down on defense. We didn't and they got some easy shots.
ball closer guys shooting
We could never get it under 10 points. With those guys shooting the ball like they were, there was no way to get any closer than that.