Fort Worth downs Jam
Published on March 17, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
Bakersfield, CA Mar 16 - The Forth Worth Flyers downed the Bakersfield Jam 106 to 92 in front of 2512 Habitat for Humanity fans. The Jam initially held close to the Flyers with only a three point deficit at the half. The Jam's shooting suffered in the third and fourth quarters.
"We did everything well but shoot the ball," said Coach Jim Harrick. "They are a good team, a hard force to stop. It was our inability to shoot the ball (that cost the game).
The Jam shot 37.6% from the field, while the Flyers shot above 47%. Scooter McFadgon led the team with 22 points, followed closely by Mateen Cleaves with 18. Corey Santee led the Flyers with 29 points. Santee went 11 for 19 and dropped six three pointers.
The Bakersfield Jam raised more than $1910 for the Habitat for Humanity. The Jam auctioned St. Patrick's Day shooting t-shirts during time-outs, quarter breaks and at the half. The shirts were signed and worn before the game by the Jam players. Utah Tabuse and Mateen Cleaves commanded high bids at $350 per shirt.
Jam tickets are on sale and can be purchased at bakersfieldjam.com or at the Jam front office. For premium or group seating call the Jam office at (661) 716-4JAM.
The D-League currently includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Anaheim Arsenal (Calif.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Bakersfield Jam (Calif.), Colorado 14ers (Broomfield), Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, N.D.), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Idaho Stampede (Boise), Los Angeles D-Fenders (Calif.), Sioux Falls Skyforce (S.D.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.).
The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. In addition to the assignment of 20 NBA players to D-League affiliates this season, there have also been 11 GATORADE Call-Ups from the D-League to the NBA. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the D-League, while coaches, athletic trainers and front office executives are also being developed.
Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit D-LEAGUE.com.
For additional information about the Bakersfield Jam call (661) 716-4JAM or log on to www.bakersfieldjam.com.
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