Clippers' coach Mike Dunleavy believes that rookie guard Eric Gordon has become one of the best rookies in the NBA this season.

"He's been great, been terrific for us ....  When you bring somebody new into the league and you're learning, there's all kinds of play sets, defenses and coverages. But you look at his numbers since he's been starting for us, [they] are as good or better than all the other rookies," Dunleavy said.

"The thing that has been really great is he plays both sides of the ball. He's a very good defender. He has played a lot of big-time scorers and done very well for us this year. So we're really pleased with his overall play."