Austin Spurs Fall to Oklahoma City Blue 130-118
November 18, 2018 - NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Spurs (2-4), presented by SWBC, fell to the Oklahoma City Blue (6-1), 130-118, at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Sunday afternoon.
Jaron Blossomgame led the Spurs in scoring with 32 points (13-22 FG). Nick Johnson recorded a double-double in his season debut with 19 points (7-19 FG, 3-9 3FG) and 10 assists.
The first half of the contest was competitive, with three lead changes and seven ties. A late push by the Blue resulted in a 66-51 lead for Oklahoma City heading into the half. The Spurs closed the gap to seven points in the fourth quarter with the help of three consecutive makes from beyond the arc by Jeff Ledbetter, but the Blue held on to win 130-118.
For the game the Spurs recorded a season-high 26 assists and a season-low nine turnovers.
Tyler Davis led the Blue in scoring with 29 points (12-14 FG, 5-6 FT) and 13 rebounds. Richard Solomon contributed a double-double with 22 points and a game-high 14 rebounds.
Later this week Austin will be in Florida to take on the Magic on Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. For tickets, broadcasts, or the full season schedule, visit www.austinspurs.com.
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from November 18, 2018
- South Bay Shoots for the Stars, Lands on a Win - South Bay Lakers
- Davis Drops Career-High 29 as Blue Bests Spurs - Oklahoma City Blue
- Erie's Third-Quarter Dominance Too Much For Knicks, 113-106 - Westchester Knicks
- Iowa's Fourth Quarter Burst Bests Legends - Texas Legends
- Wolves Band Together in Second Half, Defeat Legends at Home - Iowa Wolves
- Austin Spurs Fall to Oklahoma City Blue 130-118 - Austin Spurs
- Knicks Host Five Straight Opponents Starting Sunday Versus Erie - Westchester Knicks
- Detroit Pistons Recall Henry Ellenson, Khyri Thomas and Bruce Brown from Grand Rapids Drive - Grand Rapids Drive
- Austin Spurs Acquire Nick Johnson - Austin Spurs
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.
