G League Iowa Wolves

Efevberha's 31 Points Leads Energy Past Canton 107-100

Published on March 30, 2012 under NBA G League (G League)
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DES MOINES, IA, Mar. 29, 2012- The 2011 NBA D-League Champion Iowa Energy got 31 points from guard Mike Efevberha as they defeated the Canton Charge 107-100 Thursday night.

Iowa jumped out to a quick 15-3 lead as Efevberha scored seven points in the first 3:31 of the game. Canton cut the lead to 29-20 at the end of the quarter on a free throw by big man Frank Hassell.

The Energy maintained their lead through the 2nd quarter, and looked to be heading into the halftime break up 49-39. With time running out in the half, Charge point guard T.J. Campbell heaved a shot from beyond half-court that found the bottom of the net, drawing the visitors to within seven at 49-42.

Canton, which entered the game in 1st place in the NBA D-League's Eastern Conference, narrowed the Energy lead to 68-67 with 1:25 remaining in the 3rd quarter on a pair of free throws by Kyle Gibson. Iowa response was to go to their newcomers as Paul Harris and Vernon Hamilton, both playing their first game with the Energy, each scored a basket as Iowa went on a mini-run to extend the lead to 72-67.

The Charge drew to within three points late in the 4th quarter on a Luke Harangody three-pointer made the score 96-93. On the ensuing possession, Patrick Ewing Jr. found Ben Strong under the basket, and the Energy center delivered with a slam dunk. After a pair of Quinton Ross' misses, Ewing Jr. made a pair of free throws to ice the game for the Energy.

Strong finished with 11 points and a career high 9 blocks while Harris added 16 points in the Energy debut. The win moves Iowa to 24-21 on the season, currently good for 8th place in the playoff race.

Harangody, on assignment from the Cleveland Cavaliers, led the Charge with 26 points and 21 rebounds. Hassell finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Charge fall to 26-20 on the year.

Iowa heads to Texas for a two-game road trip. The Energy take on Austin Saturday at noon and Texas on Sunday at 3pm. Iowa returns home Tuesday for a 7pm game with Bakersfield. That game is a Two for One Tuesday, meaning all sideline tickets are two for the price of one. Tickets are available at www.IowaNBA.com, by calling 564-8550 or at the arena box office.

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