Utah Flash Extends Win Streak
February 17, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Utah Flash News Release
The Utah Flash (18-15) earned their fourth consecutive win tonight when they played the Dakota Wizards (11-24). Tonight's final score was 103-93. The Wizard's Javaris Crittenton led the game with as season high 25 points.
The Flash held the lead for most of the first quarter, but the Wizard's Anthony Goods took the lead with a three-pointer at the 2:54 mark. Costner came out hot scoring 12 points in the first period.
The Flash outscored the Wizards 29-21 in the second quarter. They led 57-47 going into the half. Again, Anderson led the Wizards with 14 points in the first half. Orien Greene and Kevin Kruger finished with 10 points apiece in the first half.
The Wizards used an 8-0 run early in the third quarter to build some momentum.
Their offensive rally led the team to outscore the Flash 23-19, but the Flash were able to hold onto a six-point lead at the end of the third quarter (76-70).
The Flash outscored the Wizards 27-23 in the fourth quarter sealing the win. The Flash were led by Costner with 23 points, tying his season high, as well as 10 rebounds. Kruger added 16 points and Greene finished with 13 points seven rebounds and seven assists. Andre Ingram had 16 points off the bench.
Dakota was led by Crittenton's 25 points, and all five starters scored in double figures. Goods had 21 points and Anderson added 18.
The Flash will take a break as the NBA and NBA D-League go into All-Star Weekend. Orien Greene will be representing the team at the NBA D-League All-Star Game on February 19. Andre Ingram will defend his three-point title at the NBA D-League League Dream Factory Friday Night held on February 18.
The team returns for a home game on Monday, February 21. Tickets for that game and all remaining games are available by calling (801) 434-HOOP (4667).
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