Austin Spurs Top Grand Rapids Drive
February 7, 2015 - NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release
(CEDAR PARK, TEXAS) The Austin Spurs (21-9) defeated the Grand Rapids Drive (15-14) in a come-from-behind win 98-93 Saturday during Military Appreciation Night on the SWBC Court inside the Cedar Park Center. Bryce Cotton paced the Spurs with 27 points and six rebounds, Kyle Anderson on assignment from the San Antonio Spurs notched his eighth double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Orlando Johnson (16 points), Jonathan Simmons (13 points), and Erik Murphy (11 points) rounded out the five Austin Spurs players scoring in double figures.
The Drive took a 57-42 lead going into the half, but the Spurs would outscore the Drive 28-11 in the third quarter. Bryce Cotton scored 13 points in the fourth quarter to help the team pull ahead.
Brandon Fields (24 points, 7 assists) led all scorers for Grand Rapids. Willie Reed pocketed a double-double (11 points, 15 rebounds) and Adonis Thomas added 16 points.
The Austin Spurs and Grand Rapids Drive face off for a third consecutive contest at DeltaPlex Arena on Monday, Feb. 9 at 6:00 p.m.
For ticket information and purchases, fans can call (512) 236-8333 or visit austinspurs.com or ticketmaster.com.
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