Clippers' Marreese Speights: Another productive performance off bench Thursday

Speights totaled 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, an assist and two blocks over 21 minutes in Thursday's 109-108 preseason victory over the Blazers.

Analysis:

Speights looks like a seamless fit in the Clippers' bench rotation so far, with Thursday's production representing his third game with double-digit scoring over the first four exhibition contests. The veteran big man has been notably aggressive each time he's been on the court, and his 12 shot attempts Thursday, including six from beyond the arc, were preseason highs. The 29-year-old has also been strong on the boards to date, with rebound totals of five, six and eight in three games. With Speights and fellow offseason acquisition Brandon Bass, Los Angeles' frontcourt rotation looks to be considerably improved heading into the new campaign.