Flash Playoff Finals Game TONIGHT
April 22, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Utah Flash News Release
Regular Season Records
The Flash finished the regular season 32-18 and as champions of the West Division. Colorado was 34-16 and won the Southwest Division.
The Series
Utah won both meetings this season and leads the all-time series 3-1.
Path to the Finals
Utah defeated Bakersfield in the first round and the Dakota Wizards in the semi-finals. Colorado beat Erie in the first round and Austin in the semis.
Last Time vs. Colorado
The Flash shot 62.9-percent (44-of-70) from the field in a 124-112 home victory April 10. The victory came on the heels of a 104-102 win earlier in the evening in the resumption of a suspended game from December 26.
Last Chance
Tonight is the last chance to see the Flash at the McKay Events Center until next season. Games 2 and 3 (if necessary) of the Finals will be played in Colorado on Friday and Monday, respectively.
Dupree Factor
Flash forward Ronald Dupree is averaging a playoff double-double with 16.5 points and 11.0 rebounds, including a playoff best 20 defensive rebounds in two games. Since trading for Dupree on Jan. 20, the Flash has gone from one game over .500 to 16 over including the two playoff victories.
Balancing Act
Four of five Flash starters are averaging between 16.5 and 18.0 points per game in the postseason.
Margin of Victory
Both the Flash and the 14ers boast hefty playoff margins of victory coming into the game. Colorado is as 12 points per game, Utah at 11.5 points per game.
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