Austin Spurs Defeat Sioux Falls Skyforce 113-94
Published on March 10, 2018 under NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Spurs (29-16), presented by SWBC, defeated the Sioux Falls Skyforce for their fourth straight win 113-94 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Saturday night. The Spurs played in front of a crowd of over 5,200 fans.
Rookie Jaron Blossomgame led the Spurs with 20 points and 8 rebounds in 29 minutes. On assignment from San Antonio, Derrick White contributed with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 25 minutes.
The game started off close with neither team leading by more than seven points in the first quarter. Austin gained momentum in the second quarter winning it 34-21. The Spurs went into halftime with a double-digit lead of 60-49. In the second half, the Spurs extended their lead to 18 points with an 11-2 run midway into the third quarter. The Skyforce were able to cut the deficit to 10 points in the fourth quarter, but a late 18-5 run by Austin helped secure the victory.
For the Skyforce (24-20), Torrey Craig led the team with 24 points and 8 rebounds in 32 minutes, while Derrick Walton Jr. contributed with 18 points and 5 assists and 5 rebounds in 27 minutes.
Next up, Austin hits the road to take on the Iowa Wolves at 7:00 p.m (CST). For tickets, broadcasts or the full season schedule, visit www.austinspurs.com.
NBA G League Stories from March 10, 2018
- Swarm Top Drive in Overtime After Allowing Comeback - Grand Rapids Drive
- Reno Rise Above Legends in Texas - Reno Bighorns
- Wolves Outmatched in Series Finale with Blue - Iowa Wolves
- Austin Spurs Defeat Sioux Falls Skyforce 113-94 - Austin Spurs
- Hustle Drop Season Series with Santa Cruz - Memphis Hustle
- Charge Downed by Rators - Cleveland Charge
- Pacers Assign Poythress to Fort Wayne, Recall Anigbogu from Fort Wayne - Indiana Mad Ants
- Herd Rules Cliff Alexander out for Remainder of 2017-18 Season - Wisconsin Herd
- Derrick Walton Jr Re-Joins Skyforce - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Second Half Woes Sink Legends - Texas Legends
- Dominant Third Quarter Leads Blue Past Legends - Oklahoma City Blue
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
