Ignite Falls to Oklahoma City, 116-96
Published on January 30, 2024 under NBA G League (G League)
NBA G League Ignite News Release
HENDERSON, Nev. - NBA G League Ignite (0-15) fell to the Oklahoma City Blue (7-9), 116-96, on Monday at The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nev.
Ron Holland led the way for Ignite after posting 25 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. John Jenkins followed with 20 points, three rebounds and three assists, while Matas Buzelis finished with a final stat line of 17 points, four assists, three steals and two rebounds on 8-of-11 shooting from the field. Tyler Smith added 10 points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
Jahmi'us Ramsey paced the Blue with 26 points, eight rebounds and three assists on 11-of-16 shooting from the field. Adam Flagler pitched in 23 points, four rebounds and two assists, while both Ousmane Dieng (16 points, 10 rebounds) and Noah Starkey (16 points, 12 rebounds) recorded a double-double.
Ignite fell behind early in the first half after shooting 7.1 percent from the three-point line in that span. The Blue took advantage to take a 20-point lead at the halfway mark (63-43) after shooting 58.1 percent from the field, including 41.2 percent from behind the arc. The Blue finished the first half with three players in double figures, led by Jahmi'us Ramsey, who poured in 16 points, and followed by Adam Flagler and Ousmane Dieng with 14 and 10 points, respectively. The Blue extended its lead by 28 points in the second half and held at least a 20-point advantage for the remainder of the game to coast to the victory.
NEXT UP
Ignite will take on the Iowa Wolves on Wednesday, Jan 31, at The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nev., tipping off at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET. Coverage will be available on ESPN+.
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