Ignite Falls Short in Ontario, 110-103
February 8, 2024 - NBA G League (G League)
NBA G League Ignite News Release
ONTARIO, Calf. - NBA G League Ignite (1-18) fell short to the Ontario Clippers (8-9), 110-103, on Wednesday at Toyota Arena in Ontario, Calif.
Ignite was led by John Jenkins with a final stat line of 30 points, seven assists and four rebounds on 11-of-16 shots from the field, including 5-of-8 from the three-point line. Tyler Smith followed with 16 points and six rebounds, while Izan Almansa (13 points, 11 rebounds) and Matas Buzelis (11 points, 10 rebounds) recorded a double-double. Dink Pate added 12 points, three assists and two rebounds.
Xavier Moon paced the Clippers with 27 points, 10 assists, five rebounds and four steals on 10-of-17 shots from the field, including 4-of-8 from behind the arc. Jordan Miller tallied 21 points and three steals, while Armoni Brooks finished with 13 points and four rebounds.
After a stellar first-quarter shooting performance, Ignite pulled out an early five-point advantage (31-26) behind John Jenkins, who scored 17 points in the frame on 6-of-7 shooting from the field, including 2-of-3 from the three-point line. The Clippers outscored Ignite 31-21 in the second quarter after Xavier Moon posted 11 points in the frame to help the Clippers take a five-point lead at the halfway mark (57-52). John Jenkins finished the first half with 24 points, which set an Ignite record for most points in a half. Ignite remained in striking distance heading into the fourth quarter despite facing a 10-point deficit in the frame. The Clippers began the fourth quarter with a 12-3 run after draining four consecutive three-pointers to take a nine-point lead with under nine minutes remaining in regulation. Ignite continued to battle throughout the frame but never overcame its deficit as the Clippers held on to the win.
NEXT UP
Ignite returns home to begin its two-game series against the Indiana Mad Ants beginning on Monday, Feb. 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 the NBA App and SSSEN.
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