Jaron Johnson's 27 Points Not Enough
March 24, 2017 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros News Release
Hidalgo, Texas, March 21, 2017 - The Rio Grande Valley Vipers (29-18), NBA D-League affiliate of the Houston Rockets, lost to Oklahoma City Blue (32-15) 104-118.
RGV's Jaron Johnson had 27 points in the game. Reggie Williams was the leading scorer for the Blue with 26 points. Daniel Hamilton recorded a double-double with 11 rebounds and 14 points.
The Vipers and the Blue kept it close in the opening quarter finishing 25-26 with Oklahoma City on top. Alex Caruso was perfect from beyond the three-point line in the first quarter going 2-2 and totaling 8 points in the game. Jaron Johnson scored eight as well for the Vipers.
Oklahoma City started finding separation in the second quarter. The Blue outscored the Vipers 37-21 in the second quarter to extend their lead to 17 points.
The Vipers put up a big performance in the third quarter to cut Oklahoma City's lead. Jaron Johnson's eight points in the third quarter sparked the Viper's offense that only trailed by four points after the third quarter, 84-88.
The Vipers struggled to keep the momentum going in the final quarter of the game. Reggie Williams went off for 11 points in the final minutes of the game. After shooting at 50 percent from the three-point line, Oklahoma City Blue defeated the vipers 104-118.
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers will have little rest time as they prepare to take on Salt Lake City Stars on Saturday with tip off at 7p.m.
About the RGV Vipers and NBA Development League
The two-time champion Rio Grande Valley Vipers are the NBA Development League affiliate of the NBA Houston Rockets. The Vipers won the NBA Development League Championship in 2010 and 2013. In 2013, the Vipers were also named the NBA Development League Development Champions, which recognizes the team that best embodies the NBA D-League's goals of developing NBA-caliber basketball talent via call-ups and assignments. The NBA Development League is the NBA's official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league's research and development laboratory. Featuring 18 teams with direct affiliations to NBA franchises, the league offers professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA D-League games on nbadleague.com.
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