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Bighorns Comeback Falls Short

March 19, 2017 - NBA G League (G League)
Reno Bighorns News Release


OKLAHOMA CITY ---- The Reno Bighorns (16-27) fell to the Oklahoma City Blue (31-15) 123-116 Saturday night at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City.

Sacramento Kings Affiliate Player Isaiah Cousins recorded his sixth double-double of the season with 27 points and 11 rebounds while Will Davis logged a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Reggie Hearn added 21 points for the Bighorns. Kendall Marshall had his eight double-double of the season with 13 points and 12 assists.

Josh Huestis paced the Blue with 26 points and nine rebounds while Xavier Henry had 22 points and four rebounds.

The teams kept the score close opening the first frame before the Blue went on a run to hold an 14-point advantage at the midway point, the Blue would hold the advantage over the Bighorns through the entirety of the period. Despite the Bighorns outscoring the Blue 33-26 in the second frame, the Blue went into the locker room with an 11-point cushion. The Blue led by as much as 24 in the second frame.

The Blue held a 19-point lead at the 9:39 mark of the third quarter before Bighorns went on a 23-5 run behind a triple from Hearn and David Stockton to edge the Blue 83-82 with 4:32 to play in the quarter. The second lead change in the game came from a lay-up from Cousins. The Bighorns momentum remained throughout the frame to hold a 93-91 going into the final frame.

The Bighorns went on a 13-7 run opening the final frame to open their lead to as many as eight at the 9:00 mark. With 8:29 remaining in the final frame, Oklahoma City went on a 19-10 run to retake the lead at the 1:24 mark. The Blue kept the Bighorns scoreless the remainder of the quarter defeating the Bighorns 123-116.

Will Davis scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half.

Reno will host the Texas Legends on Monday, Mar. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Reno Events Center.

--bighorns -

About the Reno Bighorns:

The Reno Bighorns are a member of the NBA Development League, the official minor league of the NBA. The Bighorns are affiliated with the Sacramento Kings. Season tickets for the 2016-17 season are on sale now! For more information, call the Bighorns front office at 775-853-8220 or visit RenoBighorns.com. Follow us on Twitter @renobighorns and "like" the Bighorns on Facebook at facebook.com/bighornshoops. The NBA Development League is the NBA's official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league's research and development laboratory. Featuring 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. An all-time high 38 percent of all NBA players at the end of the 2015-16 season boasted NBA D-League experience. In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA D-League games on nbadleague.com.

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