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Austin Falls Short to Stockton

January 1, 2023 - NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release


AUSTIN - In the first game of the new year, the Austin Spurs (1-1) fell short to the Stockton Kings (3-0), 94-108 at the HEB Center at Cedar Park on Sunday afternoon.

Alize Johnson recorded a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Charles Bassey recorded 17 points and 9 rebounds while Blake Wesley added 14 points for the Spurs.

The Spurs recorded a 14-4 run that gave them their first lead of the game. Johnson led the way with eight points and five rebounds that helped Austin outscore Stockton in the first quarter, 29-24.

Both teams traded baskets in the second quarter with six lead changes. The Kings came back and outscored the Spurs 27-21, as Wes Iwundu led Stockton with 14 points that pushed the Kings ahead by one point at the half, 51-50.

In the third, the Kings went on a 10-2 run, as they outscored the Spurs 33-18. Iwundu went 6-8 in the field and 2-2 at the three for Stockton. Bassey led the Spurs in the third with 15 points and 8 rebounds.

In the last frame, the Spurs shot 52.6% from the field, but it wasn't enough to edge over the Kings that shot 54.4% from the field and 48% from the three in the fourth quarter.

Guard Jordan Ford led Stockton with 19 points and 5 assists while Iwundu and guard Keon Ellis both chipped in 16 points for the Kings win.

NEXT UP

The Spurs hit the road to Washington DC to face the Capital City Go-Go for a two-game series that starts on Jan. 4. Tipoff is set for 6 P.M.

- austinspurs.com -

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