Jam Shoots Down D-Fenders
January 10, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
(Bakersfield, Calif. - January 9, 2010) - The fact that Jam forward Amara Sy fell one rebound short of a triple-double does nothing to diminish his all-around impact on Bakersfield's 110-102 victory over the visiting Los Angeles D-Fenders. The 6'8" Frenchman finished with 21 points (on 9-for-14 shooting), 11 assists, nine rebounds and a block in 41 impressive minutes to make the Jam's first home game in weeks a winning one.
It was Jared Newson (22 pts, 4 reb) who led Bakersfield's early charge, shooting 5-for-6 for 12 first-quarter points to help establish a 23-15 lead by the end of the period. Brian Butch, the Jam's leading scorer since his early-season acquisition, started slowly after two early fouls, but came on late to finish with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
Ryan Forehan-Kelly did his best to keep the D-Fenders within striking distance, but his game-high 25 points on red-hot 9-for-11 shooting from the field was not enough to bring Los Angeles all the way back. Bakersfield harassed their opponents into 4-for-14 shooting from beyond the arc and never let the D-Fenders within five points after their early lead.
Reece Gaines and newcomer Will Daniels, appearing in his first game for the Jam, led a strong effort from the Bakersfield bench with 11 points apiece. Fellow reserve John Williams' knocked down a late free throw that iced the victory on his way to 10 points and eight assists.
The win improves Bakersfield's record to 4-14 as they begin a much-needed four-game homestand. The Utah Flash is next to visit the Jam Events Center on Thursday, January 14, followed by a rematch with Los Angeles on Saturday, January 16.
Los Angeles also sees Utah in their next game, Friday afternoon at Staples Center.
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