Dentmon's game-high 24 points not enough for victory
February 27, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release
Tulsa, OK - Forward Larry Owens posted a team-high 20 points and four assists and Marcus Lewis added 18 points and two blocked shots as the Tulsa 66ers recorded their third consecutive victory Saturday evening with a 94-86 win over the Texas Legends inside the Tulsa Convention Center.
Also scoring in double figures for the 66ers was Jerome Dyson with 16, Elijah Millsap with 14 and Latavious Williams with 11. Millsap also posted a team-high nine rebounds.
Defensively, Tulsa held Texas to 31-86 (.360) shooting from the floor, including 4-23 (.174) from beyond the arc.
The 66ers, who improved to 5-2 against the Legends this season, posted 22 assists, including a team-high five dishes from guard Brandon Brooks.
Tulsa also held a decisive 54-28 advantage in points in the paint.
Leading the Legends was Justin Dentmon with a game-high 24 points. Sean Williams added a double-double with 10 points and 13 boards.
The Legends fell to 17-21 on the year, as the 66ers improved to 26-10.
Texas will stay on the road as they head to Austin to take on the Toros on Wednesday and Thursday night. Tip-off for both games is set for 7:30 PM.
Great tickets for all Legends home games are still available by calling (214) 469-0822 or emailing the team at info@TexLegends.com.
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