Ray Allen has made a big splash since his trade last month to Seattle for Gary Payton, and for much of the game Wednesday night, Utah's DeShawn Stevenson held his own against the three-time All-Star.

Allen and Stevenson both had 11 points at halftime, and despite finishing with a game-high 24 points, Allen also shot a miserable 1-for-10 from the 3-point line.

But against a player with the stature Allen has in the league, holding your own isn't enough.