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Austin Tops Idaho Stampede 103-89

March 6, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release


CEDAR PARK, Texas - Orlando Johnson posted a team-high 21 points followed by teammate Nick Johnson with 18 points and the Austin Spurs came out on top 103-89 at Cedar Park Center Sunday afternoon against Idaho (14-26).

Austin took an early lead (14-5) in the first quarter, but Idaho used a 16-5 run to take their first lead of the game with three minutes left (23-22). Idaho maintained their lead the rest of the first, ending the quarter at 26-24. Orlando Johnson led Austin in scoring with seven points and Corey Hawkins led Idaho with 11 points.

Austin fought back in the second, regaining the lead with four minutes left, 44-43, but Idaho responded with a two-point basket and free-throw by Jeremy Williams to reclaim the lead, 46-44. Keifer Sykes made a fast-break basket to tie the score at 46 and hit a 3-pointer to give Austin the lead at the half, 51-50.

Idaho controlled the start of the third going on an 8-2 run in the first three minutes to take the lead 58-53, but Austin responded with a 10-2 run of their own over the next four minutes to regain the lead 63-60 with six minutes left. The third saw 10 lead changes with Austin leading at the end of the quarter, 75-74.

Austin expanded their lead going on a 12-2 run in the first four minutes, making the score 87-76. Austin outscored Idaho 28-15 in the quarter.

JJ O'Brien led Idaho in scoring for the night with 24 points and teammate Hawkins contributed 20 points.

Next up, Austin (23-14) heads to the Dignity Health Event Center to face Bakersfield (18-21) on Tuesday, Mar. 8, at 9 p.m. (CST). For ticket information, visit austinspurs.com or call (512) 236-8333.

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