Balanced Attack Gives Austin Spurs Edge over Grand Rapids
February 6, 2015 - NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release
CEDAR PARK, TX - Bryce Cotton scored 26 points and San Antonio assignee Kyle Anderson earned his seventh double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds) helping the Austin Spurs top the Grand Rapids Drive in a 124-117 thriller Friday night at the SWBC Court at Cedar Park Center.
The Austin Spurs (20-9) had six players in double figure scoring on the night, including Erik Murphy (21 points, 9 rebounds), Orlando Johnson (18 points, 9 rebounds), Jarell Eddie (16 points), and Keith Wright (10 points, 4 rebounds).
The game stayed close throughout, with five lead changes and nine ties. Austin went into halftime with a 61-54 advantage, their lead would not be relinquished in the second half.
The Drive (15-13) was led by Willie Reed (33 points, 19 rebounds) and Adonis Thomas (29 points), who recorded Grand Rapids' first 10 points of the second half.
The Spurs and Drive meet again Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Park Center. For Austin Spurs ticket information, fans can call (512) 236-8333 or visit austinspurs.com or ticketmaster.com.
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