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D-Fenders snap losing streak

March 28, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release


Rewind:

Sunday, Los Angeles (92) vs. Bakersfield (103) - STAPLES Center

Los Angeles shot 38% in the contest and trailed 51-40 at halftime. Bakersfield shot 51% for the game. The Jam was led by guard Scooter McFadgon and center Patrick O'Bryant. McFadgon scored 30 points on 10-17 shooting from the field and 10-12 from the free-throw line. O'Bryant had 22 points and 11 rebounds. Los Angeles outscored Bakersfield 31-22 in the third quarter to pull the game close in the second half, but the Jam answered the attempted comeback by going on a 9-0 run in the final quarter. D-Fenders forward Sean Banks had 20 points and 5 assists. Center Wesley Wilson added 18 points and 4 blocks for Los Angeles. This was the final regular season meeting between the two teams and the series has been left in a tie 3-3.

During halftime, D-Fenders fan Julian Navarro won a Lakers and a D-Fenders autographed team ball presented by the Laker Girls at center court.

Tuesday, Los Angeles (125) vs. Fort Worth (98) - STAPLES Center

Los Angeles began the game on a 9-0 run and outscored the Flyers 38-16 in the first quarter. The D-Fenders shot a season high 60% from the field and had seven players in double figures. Guard Andre Emmett led the D-Fenders with 23 points and 9 rebounds off the bench. Guard Brian Chase added 21 points on 8-12 shooting. Fort Worth committed 21 turnovers and shot a dismal 3-15 from beyond the arc. Forward Jeremy Richardson had 22 points for the Flyers. Forward Ndudi Ebi added 16 points and 5 steals for Fort Worth. Los Angeles has tied the series at 2-2 after this final meeting between the two teams for the regular season.

In The Standings

At .465 (20-23), Los Angeles is steady at forth place in the Western Conference. Half a game ahead and holding in third place are the Albuquerque Thunderbirds, with .477 (21-23). In the second spot are the Colorado 14ers with .614 (27-17), six and a half games ahead. Leading the conference is the Idaho Stampede at .674 (29-14), nine games ahead of the D-Fenders.

In The Community

On Sunday, March 25 the D-Fenders gave away special D-Fenders picture frames at the 6th Annual Fiesta Lakers presented by 1330 AM ESPN Deportes at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Looking for a fun way to entertain or reward your organization, students, co-workers, team, church or youth group?

Enjoy FREE fan admission to the following D-Fenders home games at STAPLES Center: March 30, April 1, April 3, and April 12. Space is limited. To take advantage of this offer you must RSVP by contacting the D-Fenders Hot Line at (310) 426-2140 or via e-mail at jstock@D-Fenders.com

Coming Up

Los Angeles will host two teams this weekend at STAPLES Center. On Friday, March 30 the D-Fenders take on the Idaho Stampede at STAPLES Center, before the Lakers game with a 3:30pm tip off. This will be the fifth meeting of the two teams with Idaho leading the series 3-1.

This Sunday, April 1 will be NBA Nights presented by adidas as Los Angeles hosts the Anaheim Arsenal at STAPLES Center, before the Lakers game with a 2:30pm tip-off. Both teams will be wearing special jerseys of their NBA affiliate teams. The D-Fenders will be in Los Angeles Lakers jerseys and the Arsenal will be in Los Angeles Clippers jerseys. This will be the third meeting between the two teams, with the D-Fenders leading the series 2-0. On center court during halftime, there will be a special presentation of our Heroes Among Us award for April to Olive Crest. Since 1973, Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children has been a leader in providing care for abused, abandoned and severely neglected children. Olive Crest is dedicated to Preventing child abuse, to Treating and Educating at-risk children and to Preserving the family... "One Life at a Time." ®

Having a Lakers ticket for a STAPLES Center home game is also your ticket to a lower level seat for the D-Fenders. Lakers season ticket holders who attend a D-Fenders home game will receive a special gift, while supplies last, by visiting the Season Ticket Holder Booth on the main concourse at the Figueroa Street Entrance.

Fans can also log on to www.d-fenders.com to sign up for the D-Fenders e-newsletter Off The Dribble and find out all the latest information about the team.

On July 31, 2006 the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they had become the first NBA franchise in history to own an NBA Development League team. The Los Angeles D-Fenders play their home games at STAPLES Center pre and post Lakers home games. The Lakers devoted fans were given the opportunity to name the NBA D-League team in an online naming contest.

Last Week:

Sun 3/25 D-FENDERS 92 vs Bakersfield 103

This Week:

Tue 3/27 D-FENDERS 125 vs. Fort Worth 98

Fri 3/30 D-FENDERS vs. Idaho, 3:30pm, STAPLES Center

Sun 4/1 D-FENDERS vs. Anaheim, 2:30pm, STAPLES Center

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