Flash hand Bakersfield 12th road loss
Published on January 4, 2008 under NBA G League (G League)
Utah Flash News Release
OREM, Utah, Jan. 4, 2008 - Morris Almond led all Utah Flash scorers with 28 points as the Flash defeated the Bakersfield Jam 103-88 in NBA Development League action Friday night at the McKay Events Center.
The Flash (9-6), who have played 10 of their 15 games this season at home, continue a five-game homestand Saturday night by hosting the Tulsa 66ers. Bakersfield (3-16) is 1-12 on the road this season and finishes its current road trip in Idaho on Saturday.
"With this many home games this early, you have to take advantage and gain some momentum before heading onto the road, because on the road it is just tough." Flash coach Brad Jones said.
Brian Jackson recorded his second double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while James Lang added 10 points. Brian Hamilton scored 14 points and Kevin Kruger added 15 points and eight assists. Michael Cuffee chipped in 13 points off the Flash bench.
The Flash recorded a season high 26 assists on the night as 10 Flash players contributed to the scoring efforts.
"We are successful when we share the ball." Kruger said. "We aren't a selfish team and we make that extra pass when we need to."
Andre Barrett led all Bakersfield scorers with 30 points, including shooting 10-of-10 from the free throw line. Kosta Perovic doubled up for the Jam with 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Scooter McFadgon and James Peters each contributed 12 points.
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