Green Propels Slam Past Olympia, 130-101
May 13, 2012 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Bellingham Slam News Release
SHELTON, Wash. - Rookie forward Jeremy Green had a breakout effort for the Bellingham Slam as they defeated the Olympia Reign, 130-101, in International Basketball League play at the Little Creek Casino Events Center on Saturday.
The Slam, building off their solid finish at home against Vancouver on Friday, came out strong and built up an 11-point lead after the first quarter, at 29-18.
With a 58-43 halftime lead, the Slam looked well on their way to victory until Olympia scored the third quarter's first eight points to trim the deficit to five. But the Reign's defense collapsed after that, allowing 33 points from the Slam in the quarter's final six minutes as they stretched the lead to 30, at 102-72.
Bellingham was able to stretch the lead to 39 midway through the fourth quarter before Olympia reigned the margin back into the twenties, but they never seriously contended the rest of the way.
Bellingham (6-1) was paced by game and season highs from Green, who finished with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Paul Hafford finished with 25 points on the strength of seven three-pointers, while forward Zach Henifin and guard Morris Anderson each had 19.
Olympia (2-5), was unable to ride the momentum generated from an overtime victory over Salem on Friday night. Six players scored in double figures for the Reign, led by 17 points from forward Nick Moore, who also led his team with 11 rebounds.
The Slam return to Bellingham on Friday, May 18 for a match-up with the Edmonton Energy. A 7 p.m. tip-off is set for Whatcom Pavilion.
For more information, contact the Slam at (360) 734-SLAM or visit their website at www.bellinghamslam.com.
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