West Credits Teammates Amid Lakers Season Start
Jerry West praises coach Bill Sharman and teammates Gail Goodrich and Jim McMillian as the Lakers open 1971-72 strong, breaking Milwaukee’s 20 game win streak. He reflects on injuries, Wilt Chamberlain’s defense focus, and the grind of an 80 game season.
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Penn Coach Daly Breaks Streak With Game Ball to Calhoun
Penn defeated Villanova 74-64 in a revenge win as Chuck Daly awarded Corky Calhoun his first game ball after Calhoun scored 20 points, added four assists and four rebounds. Phil Hankinson led Penn with 24 points while Calhoun shone inside the Wildcats’ 1-2-2 zone.
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