G League Birmingham Squadron

Hawkins Drops 32 as Squadron Fall to Indiana 122-119

Published on December 29, 2023 under NBA G League (G League)
Birmingham Squadron News Release


BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - In his first game since being assigned to Birmingham by the New Orleans Pelicans, guard Jordan Hawkins scored 32 points, including five three-pointers as the Squadron fell 122-119 to the Indiana Mad Ants in the regular season opener Friday night.

The Squadron's season-leading scorer Jalen Crutcher dropped 19 points on 7-of-17 shooting from the field, including a 5-of-11 mark from deep, while E.J. Liddell recorded a double-double off the bench with 15 points and 10 boards. Devin Cannady pitched in 14 and did not miss from three with four connections from deep for Birmingham (0-1).

The G League's second-leading rebounder Trey Jemison scored eight points, but was held to six rebounds on the night against Indiana (2-0), the best rebounding team in the league.

Jarace Walker led Indiana with 38 points and Oscar Tshiebwe and Jordan Bell each hauled in 10 rebounds for the Mad Ants.

Birmingham and Indiana rematch on Sunday morning at 9 a.m. CT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game can be seen locally on My68 and nationally on NBAGLeague.com.

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