Albuquerque's Agudio And Powell Named NBA Development League Co-Performers of the Week
February 8, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, Feb. 8, 2010 - The Albuquerque Thunderbirds' Antoine Agudio and Carlos Powell were today named NBA Development League Co-Performers of the Week for games played during the week of Feb. 1, 2010. The award is the second for Powell, who was also recognized for his play on Jan. 11, and the first for Agudio.
Agudio and Powell led the Thunderbirds to a 3-1 record last week, including back-to-back victories over the Western Conference leading Rio Grande Valley Vipers. The duo combined for 51 points on Feb. 3 when Albuquerque defeated the Vipers 123-114. On Feb. 5, Agudio led all scorers with 24 points as the Thunderbirds handed Rio Grande Valley only the team's eighth loss of the season, 108-93. On Feb. 6, The T-Birds defeated the Utah Flash 88-87 on the back of Agudio's game-winning three pointer. He totaled 19 in the game.
For the week, Agudio averaged 21.0 points, while shooting 53 percent from the field (26-of-49), to go with 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Powell chipped in with 23.0 points per game on 47 percent shooting from the field (30-of-64). He also recorded 4.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game.
Powell, a 6-7 forward out of South Carolina, owns season averages of 22.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 29 games. Agudio, a 6-3 guard from Hofstra, has also appeared in 29 games, averaging 15.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists.
Agudio, Powell and the rest of the T-Birds will take the floor next on Jan. 10 when they travel to South Dakota to take on the Sioux Falls Skyforce. The game will begin at 6 pm, and fans can listen live on 1050 KTBL.
Call 505.265.3865 for information on how you can bring your group to a Thunderbirds game for as low as $4 per person.
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