Jam Top Vipers, Win Third Straight Game
February 5, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Bakersfield Jam (13-19) defeated the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (15-14) 117-107 Thursday night at the Dignity Health Event Center. Terrico White had a game-high 31 points on 12-of-22 shooting, to go along with five rebounds.
White paced the Jam in the opening period as he scored 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting, and helped Bakersfield take a 29-25 lead after one quarter of play. White continued his hot shooting in the second period, putting up 12 points (5/6 FGs) in the quarter alone. The Jam shot 65.0 percent from the field in the second frame, compared to the Vipers' 34.6 percent, and went into the half with a 61-51 advantage.
The second half was a battle of runs, as the Vipers cut their double-digit deficit to single digits in several occasions, but Bakersfield would answer back every time to keep Rio Grande Valley from gaining any momentum. The Jam held their largest lead of 15 in the final frame.
Overall, Bakersfield never trailed in the game and outshot the Vipers (51.2%-40.4%), held the edge in rebounds (53-45) and had more assists (31-30).
Three Jam players finished with double-doubles: Xavier Silas (24 points, 10 rebounds), Cory Jefferson (20 points, 14 rebounds) and Xavier Munford (12 points, 10 assists). Askia Booker posted 17 points, five rebounds and five assists off the bench.
The Vipers were paced by Will Cummings (29 points, 11 assists) and Raphiael Putney (19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists). Jaron Johnson tallied 17 points and six rebounds, while Houston Rockets assignee Donatas Motiejunas added 16 points.
The Jam will remain at home and take on the Santa Cruz Warriors tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. PT.
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