Anaheim shoots 64 percent in the opening period to roast Jam, 120-99
April 12, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
(Bakersfield, Calif.) - The Anaheim Arsenal shot a blistering 64 percent from the floor in the first quarter to build a double-digit lead that Bakersfield could not overcome, handing the Jam a 120-99 defeat at Rabobank Arena in the NBA Development League season finale for both teams.
The Arsenal (23-27) put up 41 points in the first 12 minutes on 16-of-25 shooting to take a 14-point lead at the first break. Terrence Crawford scored 16 of his team-high 21 points in the opening quarter. Anaheim extended that lead to 24 by halftime despite shooting a much cooler 42 percent from the floor. Will Blalock led the Arsenal in the second quarter, scoring eight of his 15 points for the night.
The Arsenal lead continued to grow in the third period, reaching 37 points with 7½ minutes remaining in the stanza. Bakersfield trimmed the lead back to 26 by the end of the period and got to within 17 points in the final 12 minutes but could get no closer.
The Jam's Justin Reed led all scorers with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Trey Johnson added 17 points and Scooter McFadgon 16 for Bakersfield. Marcus Campbell added 18 points and pulled down 12 rebounds for Anaheim, which finished with six players in double figures.
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