14ers Weekly Update
January 22, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Colorado 14ers News Release
LAST WEEK'S GAMES
Jan. 15 vs. Albuquerque - The 14ers took an impressive 98-71 victory over Albuquerque in their opener at the D-League Showcase in Boise, Idaho. Seven Colorado players scored in double figures led by Kaniel Dickens 25 points, and Elton Brown poured in 19 while pulling down 18 rebounds in the win.
Jan. 17 vs. Tulsa - Colorado built a 30 point lead early in the second half and ran away from the 66ers with a 121-92 rout in Boise. Eight of the 10 14ers scored in double figures in the win, led by Kaniel Dickens 21 points and 10 rebounds. Elton Brown added another double-double with 19 points and 12 boards.
Jan. 20 vs. Rio Grande Valley - The 14ers winning streak reached three games with a 102-79 rout of the Vipers in Broomfield. Colorado outscored Rio Grande Valley 71-41 in the second half, as Elton Brown had another big game with 16 points and 15 rebounds.
Jan. 21 vs. Rio Grande Valley - Colorado scored a season-high 75 second half points to come from behind and beat the Vipers 112-108. Elton Brown poured in 22 points and pulled down 18 rebounds, while Kaniel Dickens scored a game-high 28 points. Eddie Gill chipped in 16 points and 14 assists in the victory.
UPCOMING GAMES
Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Austin Toros, Austin Convention Center at 6:00 p.m. MST Radio: KCKK 1510 AM and KSXT 1570 AM; www.nba.com/dleague
Thursday, Jan. 24 at Austin Toros, Austin Convention Center at 6:00 p.m. MST Radio: KCKK 1510 AM and KSXT 1570 AM; www.nba.com/dleague
Sunday, Jan. 27 vs. Dakota Wizards, Broomfield Event Center at 6:00 p.m. MST
Radio: KCKK 1510 AM and KSXT 1570 AM; www.nba.com/dleague
NOTES
Elton Brown and Kaniel Dickens were named 2nd Team All D-League Showcase performers after Colorado won both their games in Boise last week. Eddie Gill was also an Honorable Mention Showcase selection.
Brown's 18 rebounds against Albuquerque matched his season high.
Brown is averaging 15.7 rebounds per game over the last four games.
In three games against Rio Grande Valley this season, the 14ers posted at least 71 points in a half of each game.
Kaniel Dickens 21.5 points per game ranks 7th in the D-League.
Eddie Gill and Billy Thomas rank first and third in the D-League in steals, combining for five per game.
Voting for the 2nd Annual D-League All-Star Game continues online at www.nba.com/dleague. 14ers players Elton Brown, Kaniel Dickens, Eddie Gill, Justin Cage, Damien Lolar, Eric Osmundson, Roderick Riley, and Billy Thomas are all on the All-Star ballot.
NBA G League Stories from January 22, 2008
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