Jam Take Down Toros
March 7, 2014 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
BAKERSFIELD, March 6, 2014 - The Bakersfield Jam (14-23) ended a seven-game road losing streak as they defeated the Austin Toros (14-24) Thursday night by a final score of 111-106. Ike Diogu scored 17 of his team-high 27 points in the final quarter while also grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out four assists.
Bakersfield shot the lights out in the first quarter as they shot 61 percent from the field, including 6-of-9 from beyond the arc, and ended the opening period with a 36-22 lead. The Jam were able to maintain their double-digit advantage through most of the second quarter and went into the break with a 62-47 lead.
The Toros outscored Bakersfield 27-17 in the third quarter to pull within five points, but the Jam bounced back in the final frame thanks in part to Diogu's monster quarter. Although Austin made it a two-point game (106-104) with 25.3 seconds left, Jerel McNeal knocked down clutch free-throws in the final seconds that sealed the victory for the Jam.
Bakersfield shot better from the floor (45.2%-44.0%) while Austin held the edge in rebounds (45-44), points in the paint (46-36), second chance points (21-12) and fast break points (20-14). The Jam finished shooting 55 percent (12/22) from three-point land, while the Toros shot 28 percent (8/29).
Dennis Horner had his best performance as a Jam player, posting 24 points (8/12 FG's) and eight rebounds. Terrel Harris added 22 points (6/8 3FG's) while Jerel McNeal tallied 14 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Toronto Raptos assignee Dwight Buycks also scored 14 points to go along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Austin was led by Ronald Murray who had a game-high 29 points to go along with 10 assists and seven rebounds. Courtney Fells had 20 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals. Dexter Pittman contributed 17 points and eight rebounds while Jazwyn Cowan posted 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Bakersfield will return to action on Saturday, March 8 when they visit the Santa Cruz Warriors at 7:00 p.m. PST.
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