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Warriors Fall to the Red Claws

December 3, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Santa Cruz Warriors News Release


PORTLAND, Maine - The Santa Cruz Warriors (2-7) were defeated by the Maine Red Claws (7-2) 115-106 on Saturday night at the Portland Exhibition Building.

The Warriors were paced by Scott Wood, who notched 26 points on 5-of-8 shooting from behind the arc. Guard Phil Pressey contributed 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Dennis Clifford and Cameron Jones added 14 points each.

Jalen Jones led the Red Claws with 28 points and 6 rebounds, while Demetrius Jackson finished with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jordan Mickey recorded a double-double, accounting for 22 points and 15 rebounds for Maine.

The opening half was a tightly-contested battle that saw 12 ties and 10 lead changes with neither team leading by more than 6 points. The first half ended with Santa Cruz leading Maine 56-54.

The close battle continued through the start of the third quarter before the Warriors went on a 10-0 run midway through the frame. This would extend Santa Cruz's lead to 12 at the 6:12 mark, their largest lead of the night.

The Red Claws outscored the Warriors 40-28 in the final frame, powered by 13-0 run that began in the closing minutes of the third quarter. Santa Cruz would attempt a comeback, though another 12-0 run by Maine extended the hosts' lead to 11, their largest cushion of the night. The Warriors were unable to combat Maine's late surge, ultimately falling to the Red Claws.

The Santa Cruz Warriors travel to Newark, Delaware to take on the 87ers on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 4:00 p.m. PST at Bob Carpenter Center. Fans can catch the game on Facebook Live, by visiting the Santa Cruz Warriors' Facebook page at tip-off.

Santa Cruz Warriors tickets can be purchased at the Santa Cruz Warriors headquarters at 903 Pacific Avenue, online at www.santacruzbasketball.com or over the phone at (831) 713-4400.

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