Energy Storms Back from 21-Point Deficit
December 23, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Maine Celtics News Release
PORTLAND, ME - Maine (3-6) scored a season-high 42 points in the first quarter and 63 in the first half, seemingly destined for an upset win over the league powerhouse Iowa Energy (8-3), only to see the Energy's bench lead the charge to overcome a 21-point deficit. Iowa took home the win over the host Red Claws, 111-102.
The Red Claws opened the game with a quick jumper from Tyc Snow that sparked the Red Claws to a 42-27 first quarter. Maine continued to hold the lead over the Energy until late in the game when the Energy's bench took over the game. When all was said and done, Maine's 21-point lead evaporated, and Iowa picked up their 8th win of the season.
Iowa finished with six players in double figures, including three coming off the bench to lead the late charge. Ben Strong led the way with a team-high 21 while Nick Covington and Darion Anderson added 17 apiece. Nick Murphy had a quiet double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds while Moses Ehambe and Andrew Drevo rounded out the Energy players in double digits with 14 and 11 points, respectively.
For Maine, Paul Harris narrowly missed a triple-double for the second consecutive game, finishing the night with 21 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds. Justin Brownlee put together his best performance to date with 23 points and 8 rebounds to take home the Adidas Player of the Game honors. Courtney Pigram continued to add to his point tally, leading all scorers with 27 points. Dominic Calegari pitched in with 12 points and seven rebounds in the losing cause.
Maine will look to regroup as the two teams will meet again tomorrow with an early Christmas Eve game at 1 PM.
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