Tulsa Falls to Canton, Game 3 Set for Sunday
April 12, 2013 - NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
CANTON, Ohio - Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jeremy Lamb scored 23 points with five rebounds and five steals, but the Tulsa 66ers fell to the Canton Charge, 102-80, in Game 2 of the NBA D-Leauge Playoffs First Round on Friday at Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio.
Fellow Oklahoma City assignee DeAndre Liggins had six points, four rebounds and three assists and Thunder forward Perry Jones posted two points and four boards.
Rasual Butler scored 15 points and grabbed four rebounds.
Canton's win forces a Game 3 for the best-of-three series, set for Sunday at 2 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcasted on tape delay on CBS Sports Network at 11:30 p.m.
The Charge used hot shooting to jump to a 33-20 lead after the first quarter.
Canton was led by Ryan Rossiter with 24 points and nine rebounds.
The 66ers forced 20 Charge turnovers, including 13 off of steals.
Tulsa is 2-0 all-time in a Game 3 with both wins coming on the road during the 2010 postseason.
For more information on the 66ers postseason run, visit Tulsa66ers.com.
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