Hot second half for Jam the difference
February 26, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Idaho Stampede News Release
BOISE, Idaho - Antoine Walker had 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting (5-7 3FG), but the Idaho Stampede (15-21) lost to the Bakersfield Jam (22-14) 107-100 at Qwest Arena on Saturday night. Idaho committed 20 turnovers and made just 27-of-40 (67.5 percent) free throws on the game.
The Jam shot 54.1 percent from the floor in the second half as they overcame a cold first half to split the weekend series. Trey Johnson made 10-of-11 free throws as he scored a game-high 29 points in 36 minutes. Starters Luke Zeller (15 points), Stephen Dennis (14 points, seven assists) and Derrick Byars (12 points) aided the win.
Bakersfield's Johnson made 5-of-9 shots to score 12 points in the third quarter alone to give the Jam an 84-73 advantage.
Jermareo Davidson had his 12th double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Sean Banks added 15 off the bench and DeSean Hadley scored 12 points.
Idaho will play the Sioux Falls Skyforce in South Dakota on Tuesday, March 1 at 6 p.m. The game will be shown on nba.com/futurecast.
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