BayHawks Stop the Drive
Published on November 2, 2018 under NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
Erie, PA - The Erie BayHawks, NBA G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club (1-0), took down the Grand Rapids Drive (0-1) tonight inside Erie Insurance Arena, 125-114.
After one quarter of play, Erie held a 35-31 lead. BayHawks guard R.J. Hunter finished the first 12 minutes with 10 points on a perfect 4-4 (1.000) shooting from the floor, including a 2-2 (1.000) clip from three-point territory. Atlanta Hawks two-way guard, Jaylen Adams, buried back-to-back triples to end the first half, as Erie built a 14-point lead heading into the intermission of tonight's contest. After two quarters of action, the BayHawks found themselves with a 69-55 advantage. Erie out rebounded Grand Rapids 36-17 (+19) in the first half.
The BayHawks would extend their lead to 19, 74-55, off of a Terrence Jones free throw early in the third quarter. The Drive would respond by finishing the quarter on 36-16 run, taking a one-point, 91-90, lead heading into the final 12 minutes of action. The BayHawks would open the fourth quarter on an 11-2 run, building a 101-93 lead with 7:16 left in regulation. Erie would eventually walk away with an 11-point, 125-114, win in its season opener.
The BayHawks out rebounded the Drive, 62-39 (+23). Erie's 62 total rebounds marks a new franchise record (previously 61 at Delaware, March 28, 2014). Additionally, the BayHawks set a new franchise record for defensive rebounds in a game with 46 (previously 44, happened twice before). Erie also held advantages in points in the paint (62-44) and second chance points (16-6).
R.J. Hunter poured in a game-high 34 points on 12-18 (.667) shooting from the floor, five rebounds, four assists and a team-high three steals in 33.1 minutes of play. Terrence Jones (25 points, 34.1 minutes) and Atlanta Hawks two-way guard Jaylen Adams (23 points, 35.4 minutes) each notched 20-plus points in tonight's win. Daniel Hamilton, on assignment from the Atlanta Hawks, registered Erie's first triple-double since Peyton Siva did so on November 21, 2014 (courtesy of Elias Sports Bureau). Hamilton tallied 13 points, a game-high 12 rebounds and a game-high 11 assists in 36.5 minutes of play.
Detroit Pistons two-way forward Zach Lofton led the charge for Grand Rapids, finishing with a team-high 26 points, a team-high tying 11 rebounds, a team-high nine assists and a game-high four steals in 36.1 minutes. Henry Ellenson, on assignment from the Pistons, also notched a double-double. Ellenson finished with 19 points, a team-high tying 11 rebounds, five assists and one block in 34.2 minutes of action.
The BayHawks will be back in action tomorrow night against division rival Lakeland Magic. Tipoff for tomorrow's contest is set for 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at eriebayhawks.com or at the Erie Insurance Arena box office.
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