Colorado 14ers Weekly Update
December 22, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Colorado 14ers News Release
LAST WEEK'S GAMES
December 16 vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers - Colorado rallied from an eight point fourth quarter deficit to take a 118-99 win over Rio Grande Valley. Eddie Gill and Dominique Coleman scored 13 points apiece in the final period, as the 14ers outscored the Vipers 42-22 to take the win. Coleman finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists in the victory.
December 17 vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce - The 14ers first home loss of the season came at the hands of the Skyforce, 99-98. Rookie Gary Forbes hit two free throws to give Sioux Falls the lead with 4.5 seconds left, then blocked an Eddie Gill jumper at the buzzer to preserve the win. Sonny Weems led Colorado with 24 points and seven rebounds, while Eddie Gill posted 23 points, seven rebounds, and 10 assists in the loss.
December 20 at Tulsa 66ers- Colorado lost two in a row for the first time this season, falling 111-104 at the SpiritBank Event Center. The 66ers outscored the 14ers 31-21 in the fourth quarter to take the comeback victory. James Mays and Sonny Weems scored 26 points each in the Colorado loss.
UPCOMING GAMES
Tuesday, December 23 vs. Tulsa 66ers, Broomfield Event Center at 7:00 p.m. MST
Live video streaming is available at www.14ershoops.com and www.nba.com/dleague
Friday, December 26 vs. Utah Flash, Broomfield Event Center at 7:00 p.m. MST
Live video streaming is available at www.14ershoops.com and www.nba.com/dleague
Sunday, December 28 at Tulsa 66ers, SpiritBank Event Center at 6:00 p.m. MST
Live video streaming is available at www.14ershoops.com and www.nba.com/dleague
NOTES
The 14ers lead the D-League in scoring at 117.1 points per game.
Colorado also leads the D-League in per game averages for field goals made, field goals attempted, free throws attempted, 3-pointers made and attempted, offensive rebounds, rebounds, and blocked shots.
James Mays ranks fourth in the D-League in scoring at 22.3 points per game.
Eddie Gill ranks fifth in the D-League with 7.2 assists per game.
Dominique Coleman ranks seventh in the D-League with 2.4 steals per game.
Joe Dabbert and Jamar Brown rank fifth and sixth in the D-League in field goal percentage.
Josh Davis remains perfect from the free throw line this season, making all nine of his attempts.
Cheikh Samb has blocked 18 shots in his five games with 14ers. His 3.6 blocks per game ranks second in the D-League.
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