D-League Schedule Feb 5

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Delaware 87ers at Erie BayHawks 11:00 a.m.
Iowa Energy at Maine Red Claws 7:00 p.m.
Santa Cruz Warriors at Bakersfield Jam 10:00 p.m.
Los Angeles D-Fenders at Reno Bighorns 10:00 p.m.

 

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In the second meeting this season between the two teams, the Erie BayHawks (12-18) were able to tie the season series after defeating the Delaware 87ers (11-17) 107-99 as 5,626 fans packed Erie's "School Kids Jam" game. The 87ers were down by as many as 22 points in the second quarter and cut Erie's lead to just four in the final frame, but Erie eventually prevailed down the stretch behind Drew Crawford and Seth Curry's combined 47 points.

The BayHawks started the opening quarter on an 18-5 run as four different Erie starters were able to get on the board. The BayHawks continued their early dominance as Lenzelle Smith, Jr. nailed a three right before the buzzer to pull Erie ahead 33-16, Erie's largest first quarter lead. Kadeem Batts led Erie with 12 points, his best scoring quarter as a BayHawk, but only added three points in the final three quarters.

Seth Curry and Devyn Marble, recent assignee from the Orlando Magic, each knocked down a three on back-to-back possessions to give Erie a 44-22 lead nearly midway through the second frame. The 87ers were able to chip away at the lead to cut their 22-point deficit to 13 after a Maalik Wayns and-one and Jamal Jones three, but Curry and Marble again hit back-to-back threes to halt Delaware's run. Curry's 13 points in the second quarter ultimately gave Erie a 68-48 lead heading into halftime.

Delaware opened up the third quarter on a 6-0 run after two threes. Erie managed to match their intensity in an evenly matched battle where the lead shifted from 14 to 18 for eight straight minutes. Tiny Gallon's two straight field goals eventually pushed Delaware's deficit to just nine heading into the final quarter. Erie was outscored 30-19 in the third.

Victor Rudd's field goal with 6:47 left in the game cut Erie's lead to just six and gave him 21 in the game to lead Delaware. Kenny Hall followed with a slam to make it a four point game until Drew Crawford dropped his third three of the game to get Erie's lead back up to seven. A quick 4-0 Delaware run was halted again by Crawford with a fading hook shot to lead by five with four minutes remaining. Marble's three extended the BayHawks lead back to eight with 2:00 to go as Erie finished off the 87ers 107-99. Erie has won five out of their last seven games after losing eight straight.

Crawford led Erie with 24 points on 8 of 14 shooting and went to the free throw line a season high 10 times. Curry, despite leaving the game with a shoulder injury near the end of the game, finished with 23. Peyton Siva had 13 assists, just two shy of his season high. Marble and Batts each had 15. Rudd for the 87ers scored 24 to lead Delaware in scoring and also recorded 10 rebounds to snag a double-double. Sean Kilpatrick followed with 20 of his own and Tiny Gallon was Delaware's best bench contributor with 12 points on 17 minutes.

The BayHawks travel to Fort Wayne to take on the Mad Ants for the fourth time this season. Fort Wayne leads the season series 2-1. The following weekend is All-Star weekend where Erie's Seth Curry will represent the BayHawks after being selected to participate the NBA Development League's Eastern Conference Future's roster. Erie's next home game is February 18 vs. the Westchester Knicks.

Press release from the Erie BayHawks

 

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The Iowa Energy (16-12) won 101-96 over the Maine Red Claws (18-10) Thursday night at the Portland Expo.

The Energy were led by Damien Wilkins with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Chris Allen added 21 points off the bench and Memphis Grizzlies assignee Jarnell Stokes added a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

Iowa opened up a quick first quarter lead over the sluggish Red Claws. The Energy used the three-point line to help build the lead with four threes. Wilkins led the Energy with 14 points in the quarter. Iowa held a 34-17 advantage heading into the second quarter.

The Energy continued to control the game in the second quarter. They opened up a 23-point lead midway through the quarter over the Red Claws. Wilkins and Diante Garrett added five more points for the Energy. Iowa held a 57-41 halftime lead.

Maine was able to cut into the Energy lead during the third quarter. The Red Claws started out on an 11-2 run to begin the quarter. The lead was cut down to just two points in the closing minutes of the quarter before Iowa was able to increase it back to seven. Maine outscored the Energy 29-20 led by Phil Pressey with 13 points in the third for Maine.

The Energy were able to maintain the lead throughout the fourth quarter, led by Allen with 11 points in the fourth to help hold off the Red Claws 101-96.

The Energy are back home Saturday against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants at 7pm. It's $2 beer night, Energy T-Shirt giveaway, Polio Night Presented by Rotary and Ladies Night.

Iowa Energy 2014-2015 single game tickets are now on sale starting at just $8. Group tickets, Flex Packs and payment plans are available now. For more information, visit IowaNBA.com or contact the Energy at (515)-564-8550. For more information on the Energy, "˜like' the Iowa Energy on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@iowaenergy).

Press release from the Iowa Energy

 

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The Santa Cruz Warriors defeated the Bakersfield Jam 95-77, handing them their greatest margin of defeat all season. Six different Warriors scored in double-figures to back the resounding win on the road for Santa Cruz.

Dominique Sutton paced the Warriors with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals on a 9 of 13 shooting effort. Mychel Thompson and Taylor Griffin each scored 15 points, while Ognjen Kuzmic recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Aaron Craft had an all-around solid night adding 12 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, and a game-high 5 steals.

Bakersfield received a strong performance from T.J. Warren who notched a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Jam. Joe Jackson and Jamil Wilson were the only other two who scored in double-figures for Bakersfield, adding 14 points and 10 points, respectively.

Santa Cruz would get the early lead just four minutes into the first quarter, and would never relinquish it for the remainder of the game, leading by as many as 21 points in the fourth quarter.

The Warriors led in every major statistical category including field goal percentage (48%-38%), rebounds (48-41), assists (24-21), steals (11-7), and had fewer turnovers (13-19). Santa Cruz also had more points in the paint (60-34), more fast break points (17-8), and more second chance points (11-10).

Santa Cruz and Bakersfield will meet again on February 10th when the Jam will travel to Santa Cruz, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Arena. The Warriors will first play at Idaho on Saturday, then will finish their road trip at Los Angeles on Sunday. Fans can listen to the broadcast on the Santa Cruz Warriors flagship station, KION 1460AM/101.1FM, or catch the game on the NBA D-League's YouTube channel, via www.santacruzbasketball.com .

Press release from the Santa Cruz Warriors

 

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The Bighorns defeated the Los Angeles D-Fenders Thursday night 131-130 at the Reno Events Center.

Cameron Ayers paced the Bighorns with 26 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Sim Bhullar scored his career high of 19 points adding 11 rebounds and five blocked shots. Melvin Johnson followed Bhullar closely with 19 points. Jordan Hamilton and Ra'Shad James had 18 points each. David Stockton totaled 11 assists.

Jabari Brown Led the D-Fenders with 31 points, four rebounds, and six assists. Vander Blue added 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists.

With eight points, Johnson led the Bighorns in the first quarter. Ayers tallied six points in the first while Stockton notched three assists.

Johnson led the Bighorns in the second quarter with nine points. Ayers netted eight points in the quarter while Hamilton totaled seven points, four rebounds and four assists.

The Bighorns went into the locker room at the half trailing the D-Fenders by one points (71-72).

Ayers went 5-8 from the field and 4-6 from behind the arc in the first half while Stockton totaled seven assists.

The Bighorns notched 34 points in the third. James had 10 points and two rebounds while Ayers had 8 points and two rebounds. Tajuan Porter totaled 4 rebounds.

Bhullar led the Bighorns in the fourth quarter with six points and four rebounds. Hamilton notched five points, six rebounds and two steals.

The Bighorns alternated the lead 17 times with the D-Fenders.

The Bighorns return home this weekend to take on the Oklahoma City Blue Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. to face the Bakersfield Jam.

To purchase single game tickets as low as $8, discounted group tickets, or season tickets starting at just $4 per game, fans should be directed to RenoBighorns.com or call 775-853-8220. For more information on the Bighorns visit renobighorns.com, "˜like' the Bighorns on Facebook (/Bighornshoops), or follow on Twitter (@renobighorns).

Press release from the Reno Bighorns