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Bakersfield Jam Win Preseason Game against Los Angeles D-Fenders

November 11, 2014 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release


BAKERSFIELD, November 10, 2014 - In preparation for opening night, the Bakersfield Jam defeated the Los Angeles D-Fenders 105-102 at the Dignity Health Event Center Monday night. Xavier Munford recorded a game-high 27 points, to go along with eight rebounds and seven assists.

After ending the first quarter all tied up at 24, Bakersfield outscored Los Angeles 38-27 in the second quarter and went into the half with a 62-51 lead. The Jam led by as many as 15 points but the D-Fenders fought back in the second half and took the lead in the fourth quarter. After a close battle in the final minutes, Bakersfield knocked down key shots down the stretch and held strong defensive stands to close out the game.

Bakersfield held the edge in field goal shooting (42.0%-40.7%), points in the paint (48-46) and second chance points (20-13), while Los Angeles had more rebounds (49-45) and blocks (11-1).

Mac Koshwal posted a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds while Elijah Millsap chipped in 16 points and seven rebounds. Jamil Wilson tallied 11 points and seven rebounds. Adrian Thomas scored 10 points off the bench.

The D-Fenders were led by Vander Blue who had a team-high 25 points. Manny Harris had 21 points and nine rebounds while Roscoe Smith finished with 19 points and seven rebounds off the bench.

Bakersfield will tip off the regular season at home against the Texas Legends on Friday, November 14 at 7 p.m. PT.

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