Indiana Alley Cats Defeat Pittsburgh for 12th Straight Win
December 12, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Indiana AlleyCats News Release
Anderson, IN. Sparked by Tyson Chandler's 32 points, the undefeated Indiana Alley Cats down the Pittsburgh Xplosion 131-116 in exciting American Basketball Association action. Playing their third road game in four nights, the Xplosion got off to a quick start, leading 39-33 at the end of the first quarter. But the Alley Cats exploded for 46 points in the second quarter to take control of the game and leave division rival Pittsburgh with a record of 5-7.
Forward Janerio Spurlock paced the Xplosion with 31 points and guard Isaac Jefferson nearly recorded a triple-double with 17 rebounds, 13 assists and 9 points. Kyle Crawford scored 20, Shohn Williams added 19 and Coleco Buie contributed 16 points and 8 assists for Pittsburgh.
For the Alley Cats, Lester Jones scored 18 and Carl Edwards added 14 while Brandon Bentley snared 12 rebunds and Lincoln Glass dished out 8 assists. Pittsburgh lost all three games on the road trip and hope to rebound at home Monday night at Mellon Arena where they face the Toledo Ice at 7pm. For more information, visit www.pittsburghxplosion.com or www.abalive.com.
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