Legends Bounce Back in Home Finale
March 17, 2019 - NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release
FRISCO, TX - The Texas Legends (16-32) nearly doubled the fourth quarter output of the Agua Caliente Clippers (25-22) to grab a 106-103 comeback victory.
Texas opened the night shooting 56% to take their largest lead (+8) in the first. Johnathan Motley posted a 15-point performance to keep it close and the Clippers finished within three at the first buzzer. Justin Bibbs knocked down a long ball early in the second to tie it up and the Clippers took over from there. After 5 lead changes, the visitors' hot shooting put them on top. Texas went 0-for-6 from outside while Agua Caliente hit 43% and 60% overall to push a double-digit gap.
The home team's deficit grew to 19 in the third, but the shooting heated up and a balanced offensive attack ended the third at 79-88. Texas' comeback continued in the fourth as Nate Mason took control. Mason added 12 while the Legends held the Clippers to 15 to complete the rally, finishing the home season with a win.
The Legends only had four players in double-digits, but all active players made the board. Mason led the way with 20 points, 6 rebounds while Xavier Rathan-Mayes added 16 points and a team-high 5 assists. Vander Blue and Keith Hornsby rounded it out with 12 and 10 respectively.
Angel Delgado powered the Clippers with 20 points, 21 rebounds, and 5 assists while Johnathan Motley added 19 points, 11 rebounds. JJ Avila came off the bench to add 14 points, 4 rebounds, and Manu Lecomte and Desi Rodriguez combined for 23.
Texas hits the road for the final two games of the regular season taking on the Austin Spurs first at 7:30pm Tuesday. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+.
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