Colorado's Second Half Rally Tops the T-Birds
December 23, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Colorado 14ers News Release
DENVER - Dec. 23, 2007 - The Colorado 14ers completed a big second half comeback to beat the Albuquerque Thunderbirds 109-94 at the Broomfield Event Center on Sunday night. After trailing by 20 points in the second quarter, Colorado completed a 40 point turnaround early in the fourth period, and cruised to the 15 point victory. The 14ers improve to 9-4 on the season with the win, while the Thunderbirds fall to 4-5 with the loss.
Brian Greene returned to the Colorado line-up after missing seven games due to injury and led the way with 18 points and four steals. Kaniel Dickens added 17 points, and Lou White came off the bench to add 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists in the win.
"Brian did a nice job defensively inside returning from his injury," said 14ers Head Coach Joe Wolf. "And Lou White came off the bench to run the show playing good, solid defense and leading his team which we needed from the back-up point guard tonight."
Albuquerque ran out to a double-digit lead after starting the game on a 24-5 run. The Thunderbirds led by as many as 20 points in the first half before Colorado began its comeback. The 14ers outscored Albuquerque 34-15 in the third quarter led by nine points from Kaniel Dickens and eight from Mo Charlo in the period. Colorado expanded the lead to 20 points in the fourth quarter to complete a 40 point turnaround from the first half.
D.J. Strawberry made his debut for Albuquerque on assignment from the Phoenix Suns. Strawberry finished with 26 points, four rebounds, and three assists in the loss. Abdul Mills scored 18 of his 26 points in the first half to match Strawberry for game-high honors.
Colorado's next game comes Friday night in Sioux Falls when they will visit the Skyforce. Albuquerque returns home to take on the Utah Flash Friday night.
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