G League Texas Legends

Energy Outlast Legends in Double-Overtime

Published on February 4, 2016 under NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release


FRISCO, TX, - The Texas Legends (15-13) came back from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force double-overtime but fell 107-113 to the Iowa Energy Wednesday night.

Texas' Jamil Wilson got off to a strong start hitting 11 of his 17 points in the first quarter as the Legends grabbed a one-point advantage. Iowa's Andrew Harrison answered with 10 in the second and the Energy finished the half with a 7-2 run to carry a 61-50 lead into the locker room. The third quarter saw Iowa's largest lead of the night as they extended to a 14-point deficit, but the Legends smothered Iowa in the fourth allowing only 16 points from the visitors and tying up the game at 103-all. Both teams went cold in overtime as the Legends shot 1-of-8 and Iowa 2-of-6 but the Energy gained six points from the free throw line to take the double-overtime victory.

Tu Holloway led the Legends with 31 points, 4 assists. Wilson and Brandon Ashley posted 17 apiece and grabbed 12 and 10 boards respectively for the team's only double-doubles.

Harrison powered the Energy with 33 points, 7 assists while Jarell Martin (22 points, 13 rebounds), Alex Stepheson (14 points, 10 rebounds), and Zach Andrews (10 points, 13 rebounds) each added double-doubles.

The Legends will return to the court Friday night hosting the Raptors 905 at 7pm. The game will be broadcast live on Texas 47 as well as online through the NBA D-League's YouTube channel and www.kvgiradio.com. For more information on the team or the full season schedule call 214-469-0822 or visit www.TexLegends.com.

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