Erie Edges Reno At 2010 NBA D-League Showcase
Published on January 6, 2010 under NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
BOISE, ID Jan. 5, 2010 - With more than 2,000 kids from local elementary schools dotting the stands at Qwest Arena, the Erie BayHawks and Reno Bighorns put on a great show in the opening game of Day 3 of the 2010 NBA D-League Showcase.
Erie's Alade Aminu turned in one of the top individual performances of the season, finishing with a career-high 30 points and 23 rebounds, as the BayHawks recovered in overtime to defeat the Bighorns, 92-88. Cedric Jackson added 17 points, 11 assists and four steals.
"It was a fight out there. It feels really good to get a win." said Aminu, a rookie out of Georgia Tech. "I really didn't even know what I was doing stat wise. I was just trying to bring energy and get us a win."
With the game seemingly in hand at the end of regulation, Erie (5-11) botched an inbounds play, with John Bryant fouling Reno's Mo Charlo as they both went after a tipped ball. Charlo hit one of two free throws to tie the game at 80-80. On the final possession of regulation, Jackson drove and found Bryant, who missed a layup from point blank range.
Aminu scored four quick points in overtime to give the Erie a lead it wouldn't relinquish the rest of the way. Jackson and Mike Gansey made key free throws down the stretch to seal it.
The BayHawks take on the Los Angles D-fenders, tomorrow at 3:45 PM. The game will be carried live on WFNN 1330 AM and broadcast NBA TV.
The BayHawks next home game is set for Saturday, January 9, 7 PM tipoff vs. the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. The game will feature a High School Hoops Showcase, with Mercyhurst and McDowell girls at 3:30 PM and the Mercyhurst and Fairview boys set for 5:00 PM. One ticket is good for admission to all three games.
Tickets are on sale for all BayHawks games, to learn more about special ticket packages contact the BayHawks ticket office at 790-5600 or visit ErieBayHawks.com.
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