Stephen Jackson: Ten best games of the 2010-2011 season – NBA Special Part-1
Veteran shooting guard Stephen Jackson had an impressive season with the ball and spearheaded the Charlotte Bobcats for some splendid victories. Although, the Bobcats failed to procure a playoff berth, however the prolific Jackson
kept the North Carolina franchise in the hunt till the very last week.
Jackson has been incredibly instrumental all over the court and supports both the defensive and offensive sides. Due to his quickness and long wingspan, Stephen is regarded among the better perimeter defenders in the league. On
the offense, the 33-year-old star guard smashes the opposition with his outstanding shooting.
Jackson finished the season with an average of 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists. On 20th November 2010, he posted the first triple double in Bobcats team history with 24 points 10 rebounds and 10 assists against
the Phoenix Suns. Jackson’s ten best games of the season are as follows.
20th October vs. New Orleans Hornets
At Time Warner Cable Arena, the star guard Jackson racked up a game-high 25 points to lead the Bobcats for an enthralling 105-98 overtime victory over the New Orleans Hornets. Accompanied with a blistering performance of Jackson,
six players from Charlotte landed double figures to outshine the visiting hornets.
Stephen buried two scorching blow from beyond the arc in the extra five minutes to seal a magnificent win.
"I've had a knack for taking big shots all my career, so I don't mind taking them - make or miss. That's the role I have on this team, so I've got to shoot them with confidence." Jackson said.
19th November vs. Miami Heat
The Bobcats arrived at the American Airlines Arena for a road meeting in opposition to Miami Heat. Although Charlotte failed to overpower Heat however, in the presence of the invincible trio LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris
Bosh, the spirited Jackson showed his brilliance against the best players in the league.
Stephen landed a team-high 30 points and haunted the home team throughout the game with his top performance. After being thrashed in the first two periods, Jackson surged tremendously down the stretch and snatched the lead 82-80
followed by a sizzling 3-pointer with 4:56 left in the final Buzzer. However James and Bosh dominated his super effort in the end.
20th November vs. Phoenix Suns
The vigorous shooter Jackson posted the first-triple double in the franchise history and overshadowed the Phoenix Suns for a comprehensive 123-105 win. Bobcats’ shooting guard notched up 24 points, 10 rebound and 10 assists to
spearhead his line-up for an electrifying victory.
Jackson was convincingly dynamic all over the court that gave few chances to the Suns to gain any sort of momentum. Stephen truly had an inspiring night as he proved his brilliance as an all-round performer.
3rd December vs. New Jersey Nets
Jackson landed a game-high 25 points and dished out 6 assists as the Bobcats rallied for a magnificent 91-84 overtime victory over the New Jersey Nets. Stephen carries an dominating ability to perform under a pressure situation
and Friday night was another example in this regards.
After the Nets escalated a late charge to turn the game into a tie 79-79, Jackson landed four free throws in the defining moments of the overtime to clinch a brilliant win.
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