Flash Game Tonight
April 7, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Utah Flash News Release
Los Angeles D-Fenders at Utah Flash
McKay Events Center - Orem, Utah
April 7, 2009 - 7 p.m. MST
The Records
Utah is 28-17 overall, 16-7 at home. Los Angeles is 17-31, 7-17 on the road.
The Series
The Flash has won four of five meetings with Los Angeles this season. The D-Fenders lead the all-time series 7-6.
Still Need One
Regardless of what happens in other games around the league, a victory over Los Angeles today would clinch the first playoff berth in Flash franchise history.
Turning Around
The Flash come into tonight's game with the second-best turn-around from last season to this season. Utah was 24-26 last year and is currently 28-17. The Bakersfield Jam has the top turn-around. After finishing 11-29 in 2007-08, the Jam is 26-22 in the final week of the 2008-09 season.
Dupree, Jefferson Third Team All-League
Current Flash forward Ronald Dupree and former Flash guard Dontell Jefferson have been named to the All NBA D-League third Team.
Friendly Home Rims
The Flash has converted 50-percent from the floor (848-1,692) in games played at the McKay Events Center this season, while opponents are managing 45-percent (808-1,784). From behind the home three-point line Utah is making 37-percent (122-326) and opponents check in at 34-percent (126-369). Six Flash players average scoring in double-digits at home.
Three Tidbits
Reserve guard Andre Ingram has made 11-of-22 three-pointers in five games against LA this season ... Ingram is the only player on the current roster to attempt more than 100 threes this year (166) ... Reserve guard Ryan Diggs has yet to make a three-pointer at home this year (0-14) ... Brian Jackson, James Lang and Kosta Koufos have yet to attempt a three-pointer this season.
Ticket Exchange
Flash fans with unused tickets from any game this season can trade them in at the arena box office for tickets to the April 11 vs Idaho. For additional info please call 801-434-HOOP.
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