Ignite Drops Home Contest to Santa Cruz, 153-118
Published on December 9, 2023 under NBA G League (G League)
NBA G League Ignite News Release
HENDERSON, NV - NBA G League Ignite (2-9) fell to the Santa Cruz Warriors (7-3), 153-118, on Friday at The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nev.
Ignite was led by Ron Holland, who recorded a team-high 31 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals on 10-of-17 shooting from the field. Tyler Smith followed with 22 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals, while London Johnson added 20 points and four assists.
Lester Quinones paced the Warriors with a game-high 32 points and five assists on 10-of-20 shooting from the field, including 5-of-11 from the three-point line. Gui Santos had a final stat line of 26 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Jerome Robinson and Usman Garuba contributed 17 points each.
The Warriors caught fire in the opening frame by starting the game on a 26-10 run to take control. Ignite quickly cut its deficit by scoring 10 consecutive points with under three minutes remaining in the quarter, as the Warriors responded to take a 16-point lead heading into the second period. The Warriors' hot shooting continued in the second despite Holland's 18-point quarter. The Warriors shot 58.8 percent from the field, including 50 percent from behind the arc in the first half en route to an 18-point advantage at the halfway mark. Ignite never overcame its deficit as the Warriors grew its lead by 40 points as Santa Cruz coasted to victory.
NEXT UP
Ignite will take on the Rip City Remix for the first time on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nev., tipping off at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET. Coverage will be available on ESPNU.
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