Flash Step On Mad Ants At 2010 NBA D-League Showcase
January 8, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Utah Flash News Release
BOISE, ID Jan. 7, 2010 - Dontell Jefferson scored 32 points, as the Flash defeated the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, 131-120 in the final game of the 2010 NBA D-League Showcase. Jefferson also scored 21 points in Tuesday's loss to Tulsa.
"We started out slow. They shot the ball well, and we really needed to turn up our defensive intensity in the second half," said Jefferson, who shot 11-for-12 from the free throw, and also had seven rebounds and six assists. "This showcase has been great. It's what every player wants, the chance to show what they can do."
Orien Greene did his part as well, scoring seven straight points with under two minutes left in the fourth to stretch Utah's lead to eight. Greene finished with 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting. Jason Richards added 16 for the Flash.
Fort Wayne (6-10) was looking to get back on track, having lost four games in a row, but were unable to stop their losing skid, which now stands at five games. Ron Howard led the Mad Ants with 28 points to go with eights assists and seven rebounds. Jared Reiner and Oliver Lafayette each added 21.
No rest for the weary as Utah (9-7) hosts Reno tomorrow night. Fort Wayne is at Erie Saturday.
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