Strong debut for Dampier

Other than his right arm being a little fatigued, Erick Dampier was pleased with his regular-season debut Tuesday against Philadelphia. He had seven points and seven rebounds in 12 ½ minutes.

“I didn’t really know what to expect for the first night,” he said. “I just went out there and did whatever I could. Whenever I touched it, I just tried to make the most of it. Guys saw me for easy shots around the basket. I tried to hit the glass hard.”

Dampier wants to repeat that type of solid performance against Spurs star Tim Duncan.

“He’s going to touch the ball,” Dampier said. “I just try to be physical with him. Whenever I get the opportunity, try to make him pay.”