Eight Nets Score in Double Figures to Sweep Swarm
December 29, 2022 - NBA G League (G League)
Long Island Nets News Release
LONG ISLAND - The Long Island Nets (2-0), the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, defeated the Greensboro Swarm (0-2) 122-95 on Thursday evening at Nassau Coliseum.
Eight Nets scored in double figures in tonight's win, including Brooklyn assignee Day'Ron Sharpe (20 points), Brooklyn two-way guard David Duke Jr. (18 points), forwards Donovan Williams and Brooklyn assignee Kessler Edwards (13 points each), guards Jordan Bowden, Chris Chiozza, Treveon Graham and center Kavion Pippen (10 points each).
The two teams went back-and-forth during the first quarter, tying the match twice before Long Island managed to sneak past Greensboro. The Nets closed the first quarter ahead by two, 28-26. The Nets worked diligently to increase their lead by outscoring the Swarm 24-13 in the second quarter. Long Island went into the second half up by 13, 52-39.
The Swarm tried to battle back to start the third quarter, but the Nets' offense was too great. Long Island outscored Greensboro 36-18 and led by as many as 31 points. The Nets went into the final period ahead 88-57. Long Island's defense was efficient during the fourth quarter, outrebounding Greensboro 11-10. The Nets went on to defeat the Swarm 122-95.
Greensboro guard Jaylen Sims tallied 23 points, four rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes. Swarm guard Kobi Simmons recorded 19 points, six rebounds and three assists in 38 minutes.
Long Island will travel to Delaware to face the Blue Coats on Friday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m. ET.
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