Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Tyreke Evans Overwhelmed by Historic Feat, but Real Prize Would Be Winning


Filed under: Knicks, Rockets


Tyreke EvansSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tyreke Evans appreciates all of it.


The banners, the posters, the paintings, the hysteria and hype that surrounded the Kings rookie upon arrival back in June and reached yet another high point on Monday night at Arco Arena.


This was his moment in the purple spotlight. Again. The latest achievement celebrated and promoted to the hilt was Evans’ season average for points, rebounds and assists, as he officially joined the 20-5-5 club that only Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James had previously entered as rookies and that the Kings hope makes Evans a lock for the Rookie of the Year award.


The outcome was merely a subplot for Sacramento, even if Evans’ oft-reckless attempts to reach the mark had much to do with the Kings’ 117-107 loss to Houston in their home finale. Evans made it look easy and then hard, scoring 22 points in the first 23 minutes of play before missing eight straight shots and finally reaching the necessary 24 points with a pair of free throws with 6:46 remaining in the fourth.


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Tyreke Evans Overwhelmed by Historic Feat, but Real Prize Would Be Winning


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Tyreke Evans Overwhelmed by Historic Feat, but Real Prize Would Be Winning

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