Colorado 14ers Weekly Update
December 15, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Colorado 14ers News Release
LAST WEEK'S GAMES
December 9 at Rio Grande Valley Vipers - The 14ers scored at least 31 points in each of the four quarters en route to a 135-121 win at Dodge Arena. James Mays posted a season high 37 points to go along with 11 rebounds to pace Colorado. Eddie Gill made his season debut with 17 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists off the bench in the win as Colorado improved to 3-0 on the season.
December 12 at Austin Toros - The 14ers first loss of the season came at the hands of the Toros, 133-108, at the Austin Convention Center. Colorado's 26 turnovers were too much to overcome on the road, as six Toros scored in double figures led by Anthony Tolliver's 30 point night. James Mays and Joe Dabbert posted double-double efforts in the 14ers loss.
December 14 vs. Reno Bighorns - Nine players scored in double figures as Colorado used a 43 point 3rd quarter to run away from Reno, 129-108. Denver Nuggets assigned player Sonny Weems led the 14ers with 20 points and six rebounds in just 16 minutes of action. James Mays posted his fourth double-double in five games with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Cheikh Samb made his home debut with the 14ers adding 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, and five blocked shots.
UPCOMING GAMES
Tuesday, December 16 vs. Rio Grand Valley Vipers, Broomfield Event Center at 7:00 p.m. MST
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Wednesday, December 17 vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce, Broomfield Event Center at 7:00 p.m. MST
Live video streaming is available at www.14ershoops.com and www.nba.com/dleague
Saturday, December 20 at Tulsa 66ers, SpiritBank Event Center at 6:00 p.m. MST
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NOTES
The 14ers lead the D-League in scoring at 123.4 points per game.
Colorado also leads the D-League in per game averages for field goals made, field goals attempted, 3-pointers made, offensive rebounds, rebounds, and assists.
James Mays ranks second in the D-League in scoring at 24.2 points per game.
Mays has posted a point-rebound double-double in four of five games this season.
Josh Davis has missed two straight games with swelling in his right knee.
Eddie Gill and Marlon Parmer both rank in the top six in the D-League in assists per game.
Dominique Coleman remains the league leader with 3.0 steals per game.
Jamar Brown's .676 field goal percentage is tops in the D-League, while Joe Dabbert ranks fifth at .625.
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