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Jam Clinch Playoff Spot with 127-118 Win over Bighorns

March 15, 2015 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release


RENO, NEVADA - The Bakersfield Jam (31-11) became the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth with Saturday's 127-118 road victory over the Reno Bighorns (16-27). Jerel McNeal led the Jam with a game-high 36 points to go along with eight assists and five rebounds.

In the opening frame, Bakersfield shot 60.9 percent from the field and held a 37-30 lead after one quarter of play. The Jam extended their lead to as many as 11 points in the second quarter and went into the break with a 64-58 advantage.

Bakersfield controlled the second half as they held leads as big as 17 points in the third and 12 in the fourth. Despite the Bighorns cutting the Jam's lead down to just five points late in the game, the Jam answered back and held their ground.

Joe Jackson nearly posted a triple-double with 29 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Renaldo Major added 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Mac Koshwal finished with a team-high 12 rebounds.

David Stockton paced Reno with 32 points, 11 assists and five rebounds. Dar Tucker contributed 19 points and six rebounds off the bench, while Ra'shad James tallied 18 points. Sim Bhullar recorded a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds.

Bakersfield will travel home to take on the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Thursday, March 19 at 7 PM PT.

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