D-Fenders Match Greatest Regular Season Home Record In D-League History

Published on April 5, 2012 under NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release


EL SEGUNDO, CA - The Los Angeles D-Fenders matched the greatest single-season home record in NBA Development League history after besting the Reno Bighorns 111-98 at Toyota Sports Center on Wednesday night. The D-Fenders posted an impressive 21-4 record at home this year, matching four other teams that had each attained an identical home record since the D-League's inaugural season in 2001-02.

Despite finishing the first two quarters of play with the score even at 51, Los Angeles (36-12) outscored Reno by six in the third quarter and seven in the fourth quarter to help spring toward a 13-point win. The D-Fenders managed to gain control of the ballgame after limiting the Bighorns, who shot 43.4 percent on the night, to a 39.5 field-goal percentage in the second half.

Elijah Millsap totaled 32 points (3-5 3FG, 11-11 FT), seven rebounds and six assists, Jamario Moon tallied 16 points along with six rebounds, and Andrew Ingram scored 16 points and handed out five assists to propel the D-Fenders offense. Additionally, Christian Eyenga dropped in 13 points to go with four assists while Mardy Collins registered 11 points and six assists in the victory.

Meanwhile, Reno (20-28) was paced by Eric Devendorf (26 points, 3 steals), who entered the game off the bench, and Antoine Wright (21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists) on the offensive end. Three other Bighorns, including David Harrison (15 points), Mo Charlo (12 points, 10 rebounds) and Will Blalock (12 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists), ended the game in double-figures.

The four other teams that Los Angeles tied for the best single-season home record in D-League history include Iowa (2010-11), Dakota (2009-10), Rio Grande Valley (2009-10) and Idaho (2007-08). What's more, with the victory, the D-Fenders record versus the Bighorns this season closes at 7-1.

Los Angeles next hits the road to play a back-to-back series of games at Texas and at Iowa on April 6th and 7th. Both contests are available for viewing online through NBA Futurecast.

For the first time ever, the D-Fenders are offering season ticket packages for the 2011-12 season that include special Lakers ticket purchase opportunities as well as various other incentives. Walk-up day of game general admission and courtside tickets are also still available for most home games. Ticket information is available on the team's website ( www.d-fenders.com) or by contacting Nima Behboodi at (310) 426-6043 / nbehboodi@d-fenders.com.

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