Legends Clinch Victory over Delaware
January 9, 2014 - NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release
RENO, NV, (Jan. 9, 2014) - The Texas Legends, presented by Veracruz (visit Veracruz.mx), downed the Delaware 87ers 113-108 to take home the victory in their final game of the NBA Development League Showcase.
Melvin Ely boosted the Legends to a hot start with 11 points in the first quarter. The 87ers kept it close, but Devin Ebanks hit a 3 in the final seconds of the first half to take the Legends up 54-51. The 87ers came out firing, going up by as many as 10 in the third but Texas answered with a 14-0 run to reclaim the lead and head into the final quarter still up by three. The Legends once again put together a long run of 9-0 to go up 103-92 but the 87ers answered cutting the lead to two with under 2 minutes to play. Booker Woodfox hit one from long distance for the final score off the free throw line to increase the lead to 108-103.
Ely led all scorers with 32 points, tying his season-high, while adding 9 rebounds. Ebanks had the Legends' only double-double of 25 points and 12 boards. The 87ers had five players in double-digits, with Matt Bouldin posting a team-high 23 points and 7 rebounds.
The Legends will return home to host the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at 7pm Jan 11 on Veracruz Court. The game will be broadcast live on television--KTXD47--and radio--KVCE 1160am. For tickets or information call 214-469-0822 or visit www.TexLegends.com.
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