Austin Evens NBA Development League Finals with Game Two Win at Los Angeles
Published on April 27, 2012 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
LOS ANGELES, CA - 2012 NBA Development League Most Valuable Player Justin Dentmon and his Toros teammate Julian Wright each poured in 26 points to even propel Austin to a 113-94 victory over the Los Angeles D-Fenders in Game Two of the 2012 NBA D-League Finals presented by BBVA in Los Angeles. The best-of-three series is now tied at one game apiece and the two teams will meet in Los Angeles at 9:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 28 in a deciding Game Three.
The Toros, facing elimination tonight following a Game One loss on Tuesday night, led end-to-end by as many as 23 points. Terrance Woodbury finished with 17 points, Flip Murray scored 16 points off the bench and Brad Wanamaker tallied 15 points. Wright finished with a team-high 11 rebounds while shooting 10-of-18 from the floor in the win.
Los Angeles, looking to capture the Championship on their home court at the Toyota Sports Center, was led by Malcolm Thomas' 18 points and 10 rebounds and Orien Green's 17-point game. Elijah Millsap finished with 14 points and eight rebounds in the D-Fenders first postseason loss.
Saturday's Game 3 will tip at 9:30 p.m. ET and will be televised nationally on NBA TV and streamed online on nba.com/dleague.
2012 NBA D-LEAGUE FINALS SCHEDULE (All times EASTERN):
Game 1 - Los Angeles 109, Austin 101, OT
Game 2 - Austin 113, Los Angeles 94
Game 3 - Saturday, April 28 - Austin @ Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.
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