66ers Cast Cold Spell On Wizards
Published on January 24, 2008 under NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
TULSA, Okla., January 24, 2008 - The Tulsa 66ers snapped Central Division leaders, the Dakota Wizards, three game win streak with a 110-100 win on Thursday night at the Expo Square Pavilion. Undeniably, it was a see-saw battle, as the 66ers and the Wizards found themselves tied eight times with 11 lead changes.
Nick Fazekas, on assignment from the Dallas Mavericks, scored 16 points and Ramon Sessions added 15 points in the first half as Tulsa took a two-point lead into intermission, 57-55. Carlos Powell scored 19 points and Kevin Lyde added 10 points in the first half for Dakota.
The second half was just as close, with Tulsa and Dakota trading baskets to tie the score 94-94 with less than 4 minutes to play. Ramon Sessions continued with a hot second half, as he scored 20 points in the final two quarters, and finished with a career-high 35 points for the game.
Nick Fazekas (20 points), Adam Harrington (19 points), Scott Merritt (14 points) and David Noel, recently assigned by the Milwaukee Bucks who finished with 15 points, also finished in double-figures.
The Wizards (16-9) were led in scoring by Carlos Powell who finished with 32 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Blake Ahearn poured in 21 points, Will Frisby added 12 points, and Kevin Lyde finished with 12 points.
Tulsa will host Austin on Saturday night. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. at Expo Square Pavilion.
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