Kalin Lucas' Go-Ahead Layup Nets BayHawks Win
February 7, 2017 - NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
Erie, PA (February 7) - The Erie BayHawks (9-22) used a go-ahead layup from Kalin Lucas with :6.1 to play to grab a victory from the Greensboro Swarm (11-22) this morning, 91-90.
The BayHawks opened the game outscoring the Swarm 25-11 in the first quarter while shooting 46 percent compared to the Swarm's 25 percent. Greensboro closed the gap in the second, pulling the lead to ten at half.
The BayHawks opened the fourth quarter with six straight points but allowed Greensboro to answer with nine unanswered points to tie the game at 77 with 5:00 to play. The teams traded baskets for the remainder of the game until Lucas finished on a go-ahead layup with :6.1 to play to seal the win.
The Swarm were led by 21 points from Archie Goodwin. Perry Ellis had 17 points off the bench to go with eight rebounds. Damien Wilkins added 16 points and six rebounds.
Anthony Brown had a game-high 24 for the BayHawks to go with nine rebounds. Stephen Zimmerman posted his sixth double-double of the season with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Lucas notched 19 points on seven-of-13 shooting from the field and six rebounds.
The BayHawks return to Erie Insurance Arena on Thursday, February 9 at 7 PM ET for Taco Bell Live Mas Night. Main level tickets are only $8 dollars and come with a free Taco Bell Combo Meal coupon. 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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