Bighorns roll past Texas

Published on January 16, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
Reno Bighorns News Release


RENO, Nev.- Reno turned 22 Texas turnovers into 30 points Saturday night, as the Bighorns knocked-off the Legends, 108-95, in the first of a weekend series in the Reno Events Center.

Over a five-minute stretch in the second period, Reno went on a 20-2 run and went to intermission with a 21-point advantage over the Legends. Texas returned the favor early in the third quarter, though, fashioning a 22-3 spurt of its own and eventually cutting Reno's lead to just three.

From that point forward, though, the Bighorns took control, picking up their third-straight victory.

Marcus Landry knocked down three three-pointers on his way to 24 points for the Bighorns. Patrick Ewing, Jr. scored 16 and pulled down 12 boards, and Donald Sloan notched 18 points. Jeremy Lin, on assignment from the Golden State Warriors, collected 21 points, seven boards and six assists in 38 minutes of action.

Joe Alexander led the way for Texas with 24 points and 11 rebounds, marking his eighth-straight double-double. Sean Williams blocked seven shots for the Legends.

The Bighorns and Legends are set to tangle once again on Sunday afternoon in the Reno Events Center. Tip-time is set for 3 p.m. PT. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased by calling (775) 284-2622 or visiting ticketmaster.com of the Silver Legacy box office.

Reno Bighorns group tickets and fan experience packages are on sale now by calling the Bighorns front office at (775) 284-2NBA or visiting RenoBighorns.com. Fans can high-five the players, play a game-before-the-game on the Bighorns court, perform a talent routine and more.

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