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Rookie Center Sets New Franchise Record for Blocked Shots
In a recent game against the Houston Rockets, a rookie center surpassed a longstanding franchise record in an impressive showing despite his team’s loss. The player managed to extend his streak of games with at least one blocked shot to 16, breaking the previous record set by legendary player Bill Walton. Walton’s record, established during his 1974-75 rookie season, stood at 15 consecutive games with a blocked shot.
During the 116-88 defeat to the Rockets, the rookie achieved two blocked shots, bringing his total to 34 blocks over 16 games. Remarkably, he accomplished this while averaging only 16.6 minutes of playing time per game. Such a performance underscores his potential impact on the team’s defensive capabilities.
In an earlier matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the same rookie candidate was a vital contributor in the absence of Deandre Ayton. He scored 10 points, securing nine rebounds, while also recording two steals and two blocks. Despite the Trail Blazers falling to the Thunder with a score of 109-99, the rookie’s effort did not go unnoticed, and it keeps him on the radar for potential spot starts in upcoming games.
As noted by Aaron Fentress through social media platforms, the record-setting play is a notable achievement for the franchise’s newest talent, promising future accolades should he maintain his form. However, fans and enthusiasts should be aware that accessing certain features on their site may result in data being collected, stored, or shared with third-party partners as per their privacy policies.