Chase leads Defenders past Flash in Double OT victory

Published on December 15, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release


Orem, Utah - Brian Chase recorded 26 points off the bench for the Los Angeles to help lift the Defenders past the Utah Flash for a double overtime 130-126 NBA Development League victory Saturday night at the Mckay Event's Center.

Chase converted on 6-of-12 shooting from the three-point line, his final three-pointer putting the Defenders up by four points with 4.4 seconds remaining in the second overtime period.

"He's (Chase) a terrific player." Utah Flash coach Brad Jones. "I have always been a fan of Brian Chase because he knows how to play in games like this."

The Defenders return home for an afternoon matinee with the Bakersfield Jam today, while the Flash complete a six game homestand Dec. 21 against the Austin Torros and Dec. 22 against the Bakersfield Jam.

The Defenders shot 50-percent from the field, including 12-of-32 from the three-point line, while limiting the Flash to 38-percent shooting.

Sean Banks recorded 25 points for the Defenders, while Cecil Brown added 17 points off the Defenders bench. Stephane Lasme recorded his first D-League double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Coby Karl added 17 points in the in the victory.

Morris Almond led the Flash offense with a D-League career high of 38 points, while James Lang and Kevin Kruger added 21 and 17 points respectively. Brian Jackson recorded his first double-double of the season with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Brian Hamilton recorded his second double-double of the season with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while John Millsap doubled up with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

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