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December 8, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Anaheim Arsenal News Release

Albuquerque, NM, December 8, 2006-- The Anaheim Arsenal dropped their second game in as many days and their third straight on Friday night as they were edged by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds by the score of 87-80.

Andre Owens scored 17 points and Daryl Dorsey added 15 while Jawad Williams and Jerry Dupree scored 10 points each, Corsley Edwards pitched in by pulling down 13 rebounds. Williams was held under 15 points for the first time this season as he struggled by shooting only 3-11 from the field

Dijon Thompson's 20 points and 10 rebounds guided Albuquerque as they improved to 5-2 on the season. Marcus Douthit poured in 19 points and Manual Navarez added 10 points and 16 rebounds.

The Arsenal return home on Tuesday to take on the Tulsa 66ers at 7:00pm after spending the last five games on the road where they went 2-3 on the trip. The T-birds will take the week off before facing the Colorado 14ers on Friday in Albuquerque.

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