G League Texas Legends

Legends Break Vipers' Streak with 125-116 Victory

Published on December 13, 2013 under NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release


FRISCO, TX - The Texas Legends, presented by Veracruz (visit Veracruz.mx), broke an eight-game win streak of the defending-champion Rio Grande Valley Vipers tonight with a 125-116 victory. The Legends improved to 5-2 setting new season-highs in points, rebounds and assists.

The Legends took the lead early in the first quarter and, behind the powerful offensive combination of both starters and the bench, managed to contain the first-place Vipers for four quarters. The lead changed three times in the first quarter but the Legends took control with just over four minutes to go and held the advantage to the final buzzer. The Legends saw a five-point lead going into the first and increased it to 18 at the half. Devin Ebanks found his hot spot in the third, posting 24 and leading the Legends to a 24-point lead to go into the final 12 minutes. The defending-champs fought their way back, coming within five late in the fourth but falling short for the first time this season 125-116.

Ebanks put up 34 points in the second half and 43 on the night, combined with 14 boards to be the game's leading scorer and rebounder. Terrel Harris added 24 points and 9 assists while Micheal Eric and Sammy Yeager came off the bench to combine for 31. The Vipers had five players in double-digits with James Johnson and Robert Covington each posting double-doubles. Johnson led the Vipers in scoring with 24 closely followed by Covington with 23.

Throughout the fast-paced game, the environment was buzzing with excitement as the Legends celebrated Texas' true heroes for Guns & Hoses night. The specialty jersey night, presented by SunAmerica Mutual Funds, was a celebration and fundraiser for the Guns & Hoses foundation that works to support the families of fallen police officers and firefighters.

The Legends also continued the Dr Pepper Dream Maker series, honoring April Done. Done was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and has taken an aggressive approach to beat the disease while using her story to impact others. Done is a valued member of the American Express family and her coworkers have been so inspired by her fight and the passion for sports that she maintains through the pain that they nominated her to the Dream Maker program. Thanks to Dr Pepper and the Texas Legends Care foundation Done will see a dream come true this January as she enjoys a VIP experience at a Mavs game before undergoing treatment. Done inspired the Legends family and they were proud to share her story with the fans tonight.

The Legends will return to Veracruz court tomorrow night as they host the Austin Toros at 7pm. The game will be broadcast live on television--KTXD47--and radio--KVCE 1160AM, as well as online through the NBADL's YouTube page. For more information on the team or the full season schedule visit www.TexLegends.com.

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