Return of Collison Helps Sonics

In the SEATTLE TIMES, Percy Allen writes "Nick Collison, playing for the first time since breaking his nose four games ago, had season highs of 18 points and 17 rebounds and the Sonics methodically deconstructed the injury-riddled Los Angeles Clippers and hung on to a 95-88 win Wednesday at KeyArena for their first victory against a Western Conference opponent. ‘I felt good. I felt fresh,' Collison said. ‘You never want to be hurt, but I actually think some rest might have helped me. I had a lot more energy." [link]