Jam Hammer Arsenal To Stop Losing Streak
January 15, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
BOISE, ID, Jan. 15, 2008 - The Bakersfield Jam defeated the Anaheim Arsenal 98 - 76 in game six of the 14-game D-League Showcase on Tuesday at Qwest Arena in Boise. With the win, the Jam snaps a six-game slide dating back to December 28.
The victory is a product of a balanced Jam attack as five members of the team scored in double figures. James Peters spearheaded the offensive charge with a 20-point outing while Michael Cuffee chipped in with a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds in the winning effort.
Bakersfield, who never trailed in the contest, shot 51 percent (42-of-82) from the floor and 71 percent (12-of-17) from the free throw line and improves to 4-20 on the season with the win.
Anaheim, who trailed Bakersfield by 24 points at half time, was led by Steven Smith who finished with 18 points and Kedrick Brown who contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Arsenal shot 33-of-81 (41 percent) from the floor and 8-of-11 (73 percent) from the free throw line. With the loss, Anaheim drops to 7-12 on the season.
"It was a disappointing loss, our energy level and our focus just wasn't there today. We missed too many open shots in the first half and we didn't push ourselves," said Anaheim head coach Reggie Geary.
Anaheim finishes their 2008 Showcase schedule with a 1-1 record having defeated Sioux Falls while Bakersfield also put up a 1-1 record in Boise with a loss to the Utah Flash.
"The Showcase is great for the NBA and it's also great for the League and for its players. I'm a product of this league and I know the environment - I think it's a fantastic opportunity," Scott Roth, Bakersfield Jam head coach said of the Jam's time in Boise.
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