Flash Set New Franchise Record with Seventh Straigh Win
Published on February 27, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
Utah Flash News Release
RENO, Nev.- The Utah Flash set a new franchise record with their seventh straight win as they defeated the Reno Bighorns 100-86. Brandon Costner and Orien Greene both had 20 points in the Sunday afternoon win.
Utah (21-15) jumped out to a six-point lead through the first quarter, but the Bighorns (22-14) would fire back in the second period, ultimately taking a three-point advantage into intermission. But the second half would belong to Utah on Sunday, as the Flash used a 33-point fourth-quarter effort to seal the victory.
"I'm proud of our guys because each night it seems like a different guys steps up," said Head Coach Kevin Young. "We had guys sitting on the bench for long stretches, but when their number got called they came in and played great towards the end of the game."
Costner and Greene shared the load for the Flash, each finishing with 20 points on the night. Ronald Dupree recorded the game's lone double-double with 17 points and 11 boards. Ryan Thompson added 15 points off the bench, and Andre Ingram chipped in 14. Utah buried 13-of-26 tries from three-point range-a new season high-and hit 25-of-35 attempts from the charity stripe.
Salim Stoudamire hit 8-of-13 field goals on the night, including a 3-for-3 performance from beyond the arc on his way to a game-high 22 points. Marcus Landry added 17 points and nine boards for Reno, while Anthony Richardson finished with 10 points, four blocks and nine rebounds. Thomas pulled down seven boards in 13 minutes of action. The Bighorns shot just 36.4 percent (32-of-88) from the field and 64 percent (16-of-25) from the free-throw line.
"Utah did a great job getting free throws attempted," Reno Head Coach Eric Musselman said. "I tip my hat to the way they played."
The Flash return home this weekend for a two-game series against the New Mexico Thunderbirds. The game on Saturday, March 5th will be nationally televised on Versus.
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