Force Bounces Back, Wins 115-111 over OKC Blue
February 24, 2022 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Oklahoma City, OK - Behind a career-high 35 points from DJ Stewart, the Sioux Falls Skyforce were able to defeat the Oklahoma City Blue 115-111 on Wednesday night in the finale of a back-to-back.
Stewart also had a career-high 13-21 FGA, while adding 10 rebounds. It marks the third double-double for Stewart this season. Sioux Falls is 2-1 when Stewart posts a double-double.
Stewart posted 16 points on 5-8 FGA in the first half to help keep the Force tied at 60-60. Despite holding OKC (11-10) to 34.5 percent from the field in the third quarter Sioux Falls (8-12) trailed 89-88 after the third quarter.
The victory marks the third time this season the Force has won after trailing after three quarters.
Martin Krampelj had a regular season high 20 points on 7-11 FGA and eight rebounds. Miami HEAT two-way player Javonte Smart posted 21 points and five rebounds. Smart has posted 20-plus points in eight of his last nine games.
The Skyforce is 2-0 when the team has three-or-more players with 20-plus points and 2-1 on the last game of a back-to-back this season. Sioux Falls is also 7-2 this season when shooting over 48 percent from the field.
Seven Blue players scored in double figures, with Jaylen Hoard and Justin Jaworski combining to score 43 points off the bench. The duo shot 15-21 from the field.
Sioux Falls travels to face the Memphis Hustle (6-13) on Saturday at 7:00 PM CST. OKC travels south to face the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (13-5) on Friday.
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