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3rd Quarter Downs Drive in South Bay

December 5, 2019 - NBA G League (G League)
Grand Rapids Drive News Release


EL SEGUNDO, CA - A handful of solid performances Wednesday night couldn't help the Drive (8-5) pull out a win over South Bay (5-4). Grand Rapids had an 11-point lead at halftime but a one-sided 38-18 third quarter in favor of the hometown Lakers allowed them to take control for the rest of the night and secure the W.

The Drive were aggressive on the boards throughout the game, out-rebounding the Lakers 58-49, but the home team's quick hands on defense (16 steals) and ability to shoot nearly 47% from the field (46-98) compared to just 39% (43-109) for the Drive, led to a final score of 129-122.

South Bay guard Gary Payton II led the Lakers to their fifth win on the season with a solid double-double of 24 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals. Devontae Cacok also had a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Other Lakers in double digits were Lakers two-way player Zach Norvell Jr. (22 points, 7 rebounds & 2 steals), Marcus Allen (15 points & 4 assists), Lakers two-way player Kostas Antetokounmpo (11 points, 7 rebounds & 5 blocks), Grand Rapids alum Reggie Hearn (10 points & 4 assists) and David Stockton (10 points).

Pe'Shon Howard helped the Drive stay within range by racking up a team-high 23 points, shooting 7-14 from beyond the 3-point line. Pistons two-way player Jordan Bone had another impressive night for the Drive, securing another double-double, with 21 points, 13 assists, 6 rebounds and 4 3PM. Craig Sword matched Bone's 21 points and added 4 rebounds to the mix. Big man Donta Hall was strong both ends once again, earning his fifth-straight double-double with 10 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 steals. Todd Withers added another double-double for the team with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks and Khalil Iverson tallied up 16 points and 6 rebounds.

Howard's performance in the fourth kept the Drive afloat by racking up 12 points in the final 12 minutes, while shooting 4-7 from the beyond the arch. The Drive turned up the heat defensively, but their attempts resulted in the Lakers going to the free-throw line to earn additional points and ultimately keep their lead.

The Lakers have a quick turnaround and will head to Salt Lake City, UT to take on the Stars tomorrow night. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. local time. The Drive will head home to Grand Rapids after their two-game west coast road trip and will host the College Park Skyhawks on December 6 at the DeltaPlex. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.

Highlights:Pe'Shon Howard (23pts, 4ast & 7-14 3PM) >>> https://bit.ly/2r7RKWw

Jordan Bone (21pts, 13ast, 6reb & 4 3PM) >>> https://bit.ly/2OPq818

Craig Sword (21pts & 4reb) >>> https://bit.ly/389aK7G

Khalil Iverson (16pts & 6reb) >>> https://bit.ly/34UFze5

Todd Withers (13pts, 10reb & 3blk) >>> https://bit.ly/34OSZIy

Donta Hall (10pts, 14reb, 3blk & 2stl) >>> https://bit.ly/2r7RUgA

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