Toros Fall to Skyforce, 105-100
Published on March 9, 2012 under NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release
Cedar Park, TX March 8, 2012 - Despite another strong showing by Eric Dawson, the Austin Toros fell to the Sioux Falls Skyforce 105-100 at Cedar Park Center Thursday night.
The Skyforce jumped to an early lead with the Toros trailing 33-22 at the end of the first quarter.
During the second quarter, the Toros went on an 11-0 run to cut the lead, 40-39. Luke Zeller, who was reacquired by the Toros today, helped propel the run by hitting two long jump shots. The Toros tied the game just before the half, 52-52.
Julian Wright gave the Toros their first lead of the second half, 60-59, with a layup in the third quarter. After going back and forth, the Toros trailed going into the fourth, 75-72.
The Toros took their first lead of the fourth, 82-80, off a mid-range shot from Da'Sean Butler. Five Toros scored in double digits with Eric Dawson leading the way recording a double-double of 12 rebounds and matched season high of 25 points.
The Skyforce was led by Anthony Mason with 34 points, Trey Gilder and Keith Benson both earned double-doubles scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 19 points, 11 rebounds respectively.
The Toros (22-15) and Skyforce (10-28) meet again on Saturday, March 10 at 12pm at Cedar Park Center. For Toros ticket information, call the front office at (512)-236-8333, visit austintoros.com, or ticketmaster.com.
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