ABA All-Star Snub O.C. Buzz's Jamie Booker scores 45pts in 2pt lost to Tijuana Dragons
February 5, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Maywood Buzz News Release
Tecanta, Mexico, - Orange County Buzz played it's second game and fell to the Tijuana Dragons 135-133 in a game played in Tecanta, Mexico last night. The Buzz was down as much as 36pts in the 3rd quater and with 4:12 to go in the period went on a defensive & scoring run. In a span of 10:00 minutes the buzz brought the score from 36pts to a 1pt lead on a 3D 3pt shot by Buzz Jamie Booker. Then a bogus foul gave Tijuana the ball with 13 seconds to play and the Dragons Cedric Hugley hit a 15 footer to win the game. Booker was averaging 37pts a game before the Hermosillo franchise folded and Lee and Buzz brought him in. Also Jimmie Rainwater added 35 and Jermaine Slider 29. Buzz rookie 7 footer Jeff Dailey had a career night with his first double double with 10rebs and 10blks.
The Orange County Buzz will travel to play the Long Beach Jam on Super Bowl Sunday, February 6th, 2005 at the Long Beach Pyramid at 12pm. For more information on the Ornage County Buzz please visit www.ocbuzz.net.
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