<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> <div class="bi">Good Start To Long Season</div> <div> <span style="font-style: italic">Nov 6</span> - When Zydrunas Ilgauskas is asked about the hot start to his season -- he's averaging 15.7 points and 14.3 rebounds, the fourth most in the NBA -- he responds with a series of one-liners.</p> </p> ''I'm a fairly good rebounder for my size.''</p> </p> ''It's the shaved head; my hair isn't holding me back anymore.''</p> </p> ''We have not been shooting well; there's a lot of balls bouncing around.''</p> </p> But along with knowing how to charm questioners, the veteran knows the reality, too. It's a long season, and three games mean nothing. And his numbers are largely due to an increased minute load, which he knows could have consequences down the line. -- <font color="#000000">Akron Beacon-Journal</font></p></div></div>
