Balanced 66ers Fall to Stampede
January 4, 2013 - NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
TULSA, Okla. - Seven Tulsa 66ers players scored over 10 points but the 66ers fell to the Idaho Stampede, 114-99, on Friday night at the SpiritBank Event Center.
Oklahoma City Thunder assignee Daniel Orton recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds and fellow assignees Jeremy Lamb and Perry Jones each scored 12 points with seven and five rebounds, respectively.
Dominique Sutton scored 18 points with 16 rebounds and Andy Rautins scored 18 points after shooting 5-for-10 from 3-point range. Hollis Thompson added 16 points.
"Our guys fought through to the end tonight," said Tulsa Head Coach Darko Rajakovic. "Unfortunately we finished short, but tomorrow is a new day. There were a lot of positive things in our game and we need to stay focused on our process. The process is not about just one game or about winning or losing. It's about player development."
Sean Evans led Idaho with 21 points and 12 boards as the Stampede (4-12) outrebounded Tulsa (8-6) 49-43.
Tulsa dished out 13 assists and blocked seven shots.
The 66ers have a quick turnaround as they host the Texas Legends Saturday night at the SpiritBank Event Center. For more information, visit Tulsa66ers.com.
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