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D-Fenders Rally Past Mad Ants

January 15, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release


BOISE, ID, Jan. 15, 2008 - After a lackluster first half, the Los Angeles D-Fenders exploded for 67 second half points and overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, 110-97, in the first of four games at the 2008 D-League Showcase on Tuesday at Qwest Arena.

Devin Green led the way with 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the D-Fenders (14-4) registered their fifth straight win. Stephane Lasme added 20 points and was one of six D-Fenders to score in double figures.

"I thought it was a very good game, I thought Fort Wayne played us tough and forced us out of a lot of things we like to do, they played us to the end and I thought we were very fortunate to get the win," said Los Angeles coach Chucky Brown, who was acting head coach today with Dan Panaggio out sick. "I thought overall it was a good game. They had a nice 11 point lead at halftime, but we were just fortunate enough to win."

The D-Fenders used a 13-1 run in the third quarter to climb back and tie the game up. Los Angeles saved its largest run to close the game, outscoring the Fort Wayne 20-3 over the last five-and-a half minutes. Los Angeles outscored Fort Wayne 35-15 in the fourth quarter.

"The big thing for us is that we came in and played 44 minutes, and played inspired basketball," said Fort Wayne coach Kent Davidson. "The unfortunate thing for us is that it's a 48 minute game, and in the last four minutes the D-Fenders played inspired basketball, and that's the difference in the game. They made plays down the stretch and we didn't.

"They have a bunch of veterans over there and we have a bunch of rookies. I'm hoping they we learn something and grow."

Corey Minnifield scored 18 points to lead five players in double figures for the Mad Ants, who fell to 8-11 with the loss. Walker Russell posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 assists for Fort Wayne.

After an even first quarter, the Mad Ants seized control of the game in the second quarter, building a 14-point lead, and taking an 11-point advantage into the second half.

With the Mad Ants up by 13 points midway through the third quarter, the D-Fenders went on their 13-1 run to tie the game at 65. Fort Wayne responded by outscoring Los Angeles 17-10 to close the quarter and take a seven point lead into the final period.

Fort Wayne held onto the lead for the first half of the quarter and clung to a 94-90 advantage before the D-Fenders went on their game-clinching run.



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