Balanced Play Seals BayHawks Win over Red Claws
December 18, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
Portland, ME (December 18) - The Erie BayHawks (4-10) downed the Maine Red Claws (9-6) in Portland tonight, 108-104.
The BayHawks took a 56-49 lead into half despite hitting on only 50 percent from the free throw line. Erie held Maine to only four made threes on 16 shots in the first half.
The Red Claws went on a nine to nothing run midway through the third quarter to bring the game within one. Maine's momentum was stalled after Cliff Alexander and Asauhn Dixon-Tatum were issued double technical fouls. After Maine missed on their ensuing possession, Gabe York picked up the pace with a quick succession of plays that saw him hit a three-pointer, draw an offensive foul, and score on an easy layup to take an 83-79 lead into the fourth quarter.
TJ Price opened the fourth quarter with four straight points to extend the BayHawks' lead. Damion Lee hit a three with 2:47 to play for the Red Claws but Cliff Alexander responded with a layup to pull the game back to two possessions. The BayHawks got the ball right back after Jalen Jones committed an offensive foul. After a no call on the sideline that resulted in an Anthony Brown turnover, the BayHawks defense forced an errant three from Demetrius Jackson to seal the game with :22 seconds remaining.
Anthony Brown finished with a team-high 23 points and six rebounds. York continued his strong play as of late, posting 17 points and nine assists on six-of-11 shooting from the field. Alexander had his strongest output since returning from a knee injury with 16 points on eight-of-11 and seven rebounds. Price had 16 points and four rebounds.
Abdel Nader had a game-high 27 points and six rebounds for the Red Claws. Jones grabbed a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Lee added 20 points and seven rebounds while Jackson had 18 points.
The BayHawks return to Erie Insurance Arena on Friday, December 23 for Holidays Night. Tickets are available at eriebayhawks.com or by calling 814-790-5600.
The Erie BayHawks, presented by LECOM, are the NBA Development League affiliate of the Orlando Magic. The NBA Development League, founded in 2001, is the NBA's official minor league whose teams have direct affiliations to NBA franchises. The BayHawks, established in 2008, play their home games at Erie Insurance Arena and were one of the first teams in the Development League to establish a marquee partnership. The BayHawks marquee partner, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), LECOM School of Dental Medicine and LECOM School of Pharmacy offer innovative and affordable education in osteopathic medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. From campuses in Erie, Pennsylvania, Greensburg, Pennsylvania and Bradenton, Florida, LECOM provides student-centered pathways to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. LECOM physicians serve as the BayHawks medical staff, the team practices at the state-of-the-art LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center, and together the BayHawks and LECOM promote education, health and wellness throughout Erie county.
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