Arsenal down Jam in OT
Published on March 11, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
Bakersfield, CA Mar. 10 - The Bakersfield Jam were unable to finish Saturday's game in the same strong fashion of their previous home stand, dropping the game 132 - 126 in overtime to the Anaheim Arsenal in Bakersfield before a crowd of 2,789. Anaheim was led by Steven Smith who posted 32 points and pulled down 8 rebounds in the victory.
Saturday's game was extremely close the entire way through as neither team led by more than 7 points. The momentum appeared to be going Bakersfield's way as the Jam were able to tie the game with seconds left in the fourth quarter, forcing the overtime period. However, the Arsenal outscored Bakersfield 16 - 10 in overtime, extending Bakersfield's current losing streak to 4 games.
"They shot the ball really well," said Jam coach Jim Harrick. "They beat us off the dribble and were shooting lights out. We also had way too many turnovers."
Saturday's loss ended Bakersfield's six game home win streak, and dropped the team to a record of 13 - 26. Mateen Cleaves put up 23 points and had 15 assists for the Jam. Kevinn Pinkney added 23 points and 7 rebounds.
Anaheim's victory improves their record to 18 - 22. Majic Dorsey tallied 28 points and 8 assists while Andre Owens added 20 points and 8 rebounds.
Bakersfield and Anaheim play one more time this season on March 27th in Anaheim.
Jam tickets are on sale and can be purchased at bakersfieldjam.com or at the Jam front office. For premium or group seating call the Jam office at (661) 716-4JAM.
The D-League currently includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Anaheim Arsenal (Calif.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Bakersfield Jam (Calif.), Colorado 14ers (Broomfield), Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, N.D.), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Idaho Stampede (Boise), Los Angeles D-Fenders (Calif.), Sioux Falls Skyforce (S.D.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.).
The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. In addition to the assignment of 20 NBA players to D-League affiliates this season, there have also been 11 GATORADE Call-Ups from the D-League to the NBA. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the D-League, while coaches, athletic trainers and front office executives are also being developed.
Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit D-LEAGUE.com.
For additional information about the Bakersfield Jam call (661) 716-4JAM or log on to www.bakersfieldjam.com.
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