G League Birmingham Squadron

Cheatham's Game-Winner Gives Birmingham 112-111 Victory Over Stockton

Published on January 21, 2023 under NBA G League (G League)
Birmingham Squadron News Release


BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Zylan Cheatham's four-foot hook shot with 33.7 seconds left proved to be the game winner as the Birmingham Squadron topped the league-leading Stockton Kings, 112-111, Saturday night at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.

The Squadron (2-10) were boosted by 50 points off the bench, including a 17-point, 11-rebound double-double by James Kelly Sr. Birmingham was led by Zylan Cheatham's 21 points, while the Arizona State product also pulled in seven rebounds.

Along with Kelly and Cheatham, three other Squadron players, Javonte Smart (16), Feron Hunt (15) and Dereon Seabron (12) notched double-figure scoring marks.

Stockton (9-2) was paced in the scoring column by Wes Iwundu's 24 points and 12 boards. All five Kings starters scored in double figures but were outscored by 20 in reserve points.

Birmingham and Stockton return to the floor for the second game of the back-to-back on Sunday at 6 p.m. CT at Legacy Arena at the BJCC. The contest is set to be televised locally on My68 WABM and nationally on NBAGLeague.com.

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