Jam Fall in Idaho
Published on December 14, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
BOISE, Idaho, December 14, 2011 - The Bakersfield Jam (5-2) dropped a 118-98 decision on the road to the Idaho Stampede (3-4) tonight, despite a team-high 19 points from Mustapha Farrakhan. David Palmer recorded his third consecutive double-double as a Jam starter, scoring 16 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.
The Jam struggled offensively against the Stampede tonight shooting 38.0% from the field, and defensively as Idaho shot 57.1% on their way to a season high 118 points. Bakersfield tallied 27 offensive rebounds and scored 26 second chance points but the effort was not enough to overcome Idaho's advantage, as big as 24 on the night.
Adrian Thomas contributed 15 points tonight off the bench, all on three pointers. Juan Pattillo also had a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Osiris Eldridge chipped in 13 points.
Leading Idaho, Reggie Larry and Cheyne Gadson each scored 19 points. Three other Idaho players finished with more than 10 points, with Mildon Ambres scoring 18 points and grabbing nine rebounds, Willie Jenkins contributing 17 points, and Will Foster adding 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The Jam return to Bakersfield to take on the Los Angeles D-Fenders in their first meeting of the season on Friday, December 16, at 7 p.m. PT.
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