NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



Grand Rapids Gold

Gold Snag Win against Fort Wayne in Final Seconds of the Fourth 124-122

January 22, 2022 - NBA G League (G League)
Grand Rapids Gold News Release


GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Gold (4-4) found a renewed energy tonight as Grand Rapids snagged a big win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (3-3). After leading by as many as 25 points in the first half and 21 points in the second half, the Mad Ants were able to chip away at the Gold's lead, tying the game several times in the fourth quarter. With less than 4.7 seconds on the clock, Petr Cornelie attempted a pull up jumper that didn't fall, but was fouled and able to knock down both free throws with one second remaining. After a 30-second timeout, the Mad Ants inbounded the ball on a sideout, but the Gold's suffocating defense forced York to take a contested three that didn't land, resulting in the Gold's first win since January 8.

The Gold had huge performances across the roster, with Petr Cornelie leading the team with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists. Guard Trevon Duval followed up with 23 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds. Quade Green contributed 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Big man Tarik Black hustled up a double-double, earning 18 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. Other Gold players in double digits were Marcus Burk (14 pts, 4 rebs) and Manny Camper (10 pts, 6 rebs).

Nate Daxter Miles Jr. was a force for the Mad Ants, adding a double-double to the team's stat line with 31 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Daxter Miles Jr. racked up 23 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds. Gabe York added another 19 points, 7 assists and 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Other Mad Ants in double figures were Justin Anderson (15 pts, 3 rebs, 2 assists, 2 stls), Walt Lemon Jr. (14 pts, 9 assists, 6 rebs) and D.J. Johnson (11 pts, 4 rebs, 2 blks).

The Gold will head to Detroit, MI to compete against in-state rival, the Motor City Cruise, at the Wayne State University Fieldhouse on January 24. Tipoff is at 7 p.m EST. Watch live on NBAGLeague.com

HIGHLIGHTS

Full Game >>> https://bit.ly/3qPLQoT

Box Score >>> https://on.nba.com/3qOo90a

Petr Cornelie (25 pts) >>> https://bit.ly/33CIVXY

Quade Green (23 pts.) >>> https://bit.ly/3rHpYv1

Trevon Duval (23 pts) >>> https://bit.ly/3qRSz1y

Tarik Black (18 pts) >>> https://bit.ly/3rFGlYX

Marcus Burk (14 pts) >>> https://bit.ly/33Z736W

Manny Camper (10 pts) >>> https://bit.ly/3fRlTPk

Check out the Grand Rapids Gold Statistics

• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...

NBA G League Stories from January 22, 2022


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central