G League Iowa Wolves

Energy Crush Austin Behind Stinson's Triple-Double

Published on March 27, 2014 under NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release


Austin, TX March 27, 2014 - The Iowa Energy pushed their winning streak to 6 games after defeating the Toros in Austin on Thursday night.

The Energy jumped out to the early lead and did not look back. Patrick Christopher scored all 10 of his points in the first quarter, and game Iowa the 37-24 lead after one.

The Energy locked down on defense in the second, outscoring the Toros 36-23 in the quarter as they took a 73-47 lead into the half.

Both teams struggled in the second quarter, only scoring 47 points between the two teams. Iowa led 89-69 heading into the final quarter.

Austin outscored the Energy by 9 in the final quarter, but the deficit was too large to overcome and they fell to the Energy 123-105. The Energy improve to 28-17 on the year as Austin falls to 17-29.

The Toros were led by Carldell Johnson, who finished the night with 17 points. Myck Kabongo added 16 points, and Flip Murray finished the night 14 points and 7 boards.

Augustus Gilchrist scored a game high 29 points and had 8 boards to lead the Energy. Curtis Stinson had a triple-double, finishing the night with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Austin Freeman added 19 points off the bench and Moses Ehambe added 18 points, adding 6 more 3-pointers to his NBA D-League record.

The Energy will return to Wells Fargo Arena for their final five games of the regular season. The Canton Charge will come to town on Saturday, March 29th at 7 PM. The Hoops for a Cure game will feature special pink jerseys worn by the team and auctioned off to benefit Mercy Cancer Center patients. The first 1,500 fans will receive pink thunderstix and the game will also feature $2 beer starting at 6 PM.

Purchase tickets at DahlsTickets.com, by calling 564-8550, or by visiting the Wells Fargo Arena box office.

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