Legends Roll Past Red Claws in Second Half Swing
December 11, 2017 - NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release
PORTLAND, ME, (Dec. 9, 2017) - The Texas Legends (7-7) used a powerful second half to take down the Maine Red Claws (8-7) 127-105 Saturday night at the Portland Expo Building.
The first half saw 14 lead changes as the two teams battled for control. The Legends came out on top 52-49 at the buzzer and maintained an edge through the final 24 minutes. Texas hit a season-high 54% on the night and went up by as many as 32 in the fourth.
Dentmon led all scorers with 43 points, shooting 14-of-23 and going perfect in 9 attempts at the free throw line. Kyle Collinsworth neared a triple-double finishing with 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists. Brandon Ashley added 20 points, 7 rebounds, and Jameel Warney tabbed 18 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals. Xavier Johnson rounded off the starting five with the final double-digit score of 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Jabari Bird led the Red Claws with 29 points, 10 rebounds while Devin Williams added 8 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.
The Legends will head to Long Island next to take on the Nets Monday at 6pm CT. Fans can catch all the action live and view the full season schedule at www.TexLegends.com.
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