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The Texas Legends, presented by Veracruz (visit Veracruz.mx), rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Tulsa 66ers 103-98. The Legends improved to 5-2 with the win while Tulsa dropped to 1-6.
The 66ers gained control of the game early in the second, outscoring the Legends 33-15 to go into halftime up 54-40. The Legends put up a strong fight in the third and cut the deficit to two, but Tulsa refused to let up. The 66ers increased their advantage by as many as seven in the final quarter before Melvin Ely forced eight points in two minutes to boost the Legends back into the driver's seat.
Devin Ebanks was the game's leading scorer tallying 26 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. Ely was across the board with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals and a blocked shot. Andre Roberson led the 66ers with the game's only double-double posting 25 points and 12 rebounds.
The Legends return home to host the Rio Grande Valley Vipers Friday, Dec 13 at 7pm followed by the Austin Toros Saturday, Dec 14 at 7pm. For tickets or information visit www.TexLegends.com.
Press release from the Texas Legends
The 66ers gained control of the game early in the second, outscoring the Legends 33-15 to go into halftime up 54-40. The Legends put up a strong fight in the third and cut the deficit to two, but Tulsa refused to let up. The 66ers increased their advantage by as many as seven in the final quarter before Melvin Ely forced eight points in two minutes to boost the Legends back into the driver's seat.
Devin Ebanks was the game's leading scorer tallying 26 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. Ely was across the board with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals and a blocked shot. Andre Roberson led the 66ers with the game's only double-double posting 25 points and 12 rebounds.
The Legends return home to host the Rio Grande Valley Vipers Friday, Dec 13 at 7pm followed by the Austin Toros Saturday, Dec 14 at 7pm. For tickets or information visit www.TexLegends.com.
Press release from the Texas Legends
