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Bighorns Stomp Stars in Final Showcase Game

January 22, 2017 - NBA G League (G League)
Reno Bighorns News Release


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - Lamar Patterson scored 34 points on 11-of-23 shooting to go with eight rebounds as the Reno Bighorns (10-16) snapped their three-game losing streak by beating the Salt Lake City Stars (7-19), 121-101, on Day Five of the NBA Development League Showcase.

Kadeem Jack chipped in with a 24-point, 11-rebound double-double off the bench and Isaiah Cousins had 16 points and eight assists in the winning effort.

The Stars were led by Joel Bolomboy, who netted 19 points and hauled in nine boards. Diamond Stone contributed 15 points and seven rebounds in relief and Tyrone Wallace scored 15 points in 22 minutes of play in the loss.

After a tight first quarter, the Bighorns led by one, 27-26. Patterson led all scorers in the first quarter, netting 12 points on 4-of-10 shooting. Sundiata Gaines led the Stars with six first-quarter points.

Reno used the next two quarters to extend its lead to 26 at the end of the third period, 99-73. Patterson continued to fill up the basket, notching 28 points after three quarters, while Jack contributed 20 points and seven boards through three.

The Bighorns cruised in the fourth quarter to finish Showcase 1-1. Reno next hosts the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 10 p.m. ET. The Stars finished its showcase 0-2 and takes on the Santa Cruz Warriors to Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 27 at 9 p.m. ET.

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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. 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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