Herd Stopped by the Go-Go
January 25, 2025 - NBA G League (G League)
Wisconsin Herd News Release
OSHKOSH, Wis. - The Wisconsin Herd, NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, lost to the Capital City Go-Go 144-98.
Henry Ellenson led the Herd with 20 points while AJ Johnson followed with 15 points.
The top scorers for the Capital City Go-Go were Patrick Badlwin Jr. with 28 points and Ruben Nembhard Jr. with 25 points.
Ibou Badji got the Herd off to a hot start with back-to-back dunks to open the game. The Go-Go responded by knocking down the next seven points to go up 9-4. Capital City controlled the game pushing ahead by six, but AJ Johnson converted consecutive baskets to make it a one-point game. The Go-Go broke away again and increased their advantage to double digits. Henry Ellenson converted two layups to keep the Herd within six. Capital City closed the quarter to go up 38-26 at the break.
Capital City started the second quarter with a 20-3 spurt to go ahead by nearly 30. Justin Moore stopped the Go-Go run by connecting on a three-pointer while Henry Ellenson followed with five straight points. Capital City took a 71-39 lead with two minutes remaining. The Go-Go pulled out by two points to end the quarter 82-48. Henry Ellenson steered the Herd with 13 points.
The teams traded baskets for the majority of the third quarter until a Terence Davis three and a Henry Ellenson free throw broke the rhythm. The teams continued to battle but the Go-Go slowly pulled away to a 34-point advantage with two minutes remaining. Capital City closed the quarter with a 9-2 run to lead 114-73 at the break.
The Go-Go secured the first two buckets of the fourth quarter but Wisconsin rebounded with a 9-3 streak to make it a 37-point game. Capital City outscored the Herd by 17 points over a four-minute window. Wisconsin made a final run with a 13-4 run to close out the game. Capital City won the game 144-98.
The Herd will return tomorrow to take on the Windy City Bulls at home with tip set for 5:00 p.m. CST.
--Wisconsin Herd--
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