Bakersfield Jam ReCap 3-24
March 24, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
Bakersfield, CA - The Bakersfield Jam fought to hold off the Colorado 14ers in the final seconds of a thrilling game in front of 2475 Bakersfield fans. The final score was 116 to 113.
Tamar Slay lead the Jam with 28 points followed by Brandon Bowman's 19. The balance of the total score was pretty evenly spread among other team members. Elton Brown, Colorado forward, dominated the scoreboard with 38 points. He went 13 of 24 from the field and sank 12 of 16 free throws.
Scoring was even in the first of half of the game; however, the Jam outscored the 14ers in the third quarter. Colorado responded in the fourth scoring 37 points to the Jam's 30.
The game's tight score resulted in high emotions on the court. Bakersfield's Mateen Cleaves was ejected with 3:41 left in the fourth after an altercation with Colorado's Tony Bobbitt.
Jam tickets are on sale and can be purchased at bakersfieldjam.com or at the Jam front office. For premium or group seating call the Jam office at (661) 716-4JAM.
The D-League currently includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Anaheim Arsenal (Calif.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Bakersfield Jam (Calif.), Colorado 14ers (Broomfield), Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, N.D.), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Idaho Stampede (Boise), Los Angeles D-Fenders (Calif.), Sioux Falls Skyforce (S.D.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.).
The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. In addition to the assignment of 20 NBA players to D-League affiliates this season, there have also been 11 GATORADE Call-Ups from the D-League to the NBA. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the D-League, while coaches, athletic trainers and front office executives are also being developed.
Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit D-LEAGUE.com.
For additional information about the Bakersfield Jam call (661) 716-4JAM or log on to www.bakersfieldjam.com.
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