Flash hold off Stampede
March 27, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Utah Flash News Release
OREM, Utah - The Utah Flash beat the Idaho Stampede for the third straight time this week with a 113-104 victory Saturday night at the McKay Events Center.
"Our guys played with unbelievable energy throughout the entire game tonight, and it's hard to win back to back games in any league let alone three straight times," said Utah Flash Head Coach Brad Jones. "I thought that from last Wednesday till today our team has had terrific focus and terrific togetherness."
The Utah Flash started the game with hot shooting and jumped out to an early eleven-point lead midway through the first quarter. Idaho closed the gap behind Coby Karl's seven first quarter points but trailed by five at the end of the quarter with the score 30-25. Kevin Kruger led the way for the Flash scoring seven first quarter points.
Full court pressure from Idaho led to an 11-2 run midway through the second quarter that cut the Utah lead to just one point. The Flash committed numerous turnovers but finished the quarter strong and extended the lead to 57-51 at halftime. Bennet Davis led the Flash with 15 first half points and Donell Taylor scored nine first half points for Idaho.
The Utah Flash continued to hold a comfortable lead throughout the third period of play as both teams continued to exchange baskets. Orien Greene and Davis each had seventeen points at the end of the third quarter to lead the balanced Flash attack. Idaho was led by Karl's 17 points at the end of the third period.
Idaho couldn't cut into the lead as the Flash executed down the stretch and came away with the 113- 104 victory. The Flash never let Idaho get closer then eight points in the fourth quarter. Idaho was led by Karl's 18 points and Joe Dabbert's 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Flash were led by Davis and Greene's 21 points a piece. Andre Ingram and Kevin Kruger added 18 points and 17 points respectively.
Utah will play host Tuesday night against Rio Grande Valley. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. at the McKay Events Center.
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from March 27, 2010
- Bighorns claw back for win - Reno Bighorns
- Flash hold off Stampede - Utah Flash
- Magic Number to Clinch Western Conference Championship Down to One - Los Angeles D-Fenders
- Skyforce pierces Armor - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Vipers Complete Season Sweep of D-Fenders on National Stage - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- Toros Headed to Playoffs for Third Straight Year - Austin Spurs
- Bakersfield's Alade Aminu Signs with Miami Heat - Bakersfield Jam
- Forward Earns 2009-10 NBA D-League Season's 28th GATORADE Call-Up - G League
- NBA D-League Daily Developments - G League
- 66ers Bring The Thunder To The 'Birds, Win 106-86 - Tulsa 66ers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
