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Quinton Ross is no Kobe stopper

By Tim MacMahon

Friday, October 30, 2009

The Dallas Mavericks signed Quinton Ross because of his defensive prowess. Josh Howard's injury pushes Ross into a starting role for the time being, including Friday night's game against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. Could Ross be the key to containing Kobe Bryant? Well, judging by Kobe's stats in 16 career games against Ross, don't count on it. Kobe has averaged 31.9 points in those games, 13 of which have been Lakers wins. He's twice blown up for 50 points against Ross' team ...

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