G League Texas Legends

Legends Comeback Falls Short in Loss

Published on January 2, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release


Frisco, TXanuary 2, 2011) - The Texas Legends lost their second home game in as many night's, falling 114-105 to the New Mexico Thunderbirds on Sunday night at HP Court inside Dr Pepper Arena.

The Legends started the game on top 15-5, but the Thunderbirds outscored Texas 22-6 over the final seven minutes of the first quarter and then began the second on a 14-5 spurt to take a commanding 15 point lead.

Down by 14 with under five minutes to go in the first half, the Legends went on a 17-5 sprint to cut the deficit to just two going into the break.

Trailing 65-61 in the third quarter, the Legends would use a huge 15-0 run, fueled by Justin Dentmon and Joe Alexander, to take their largest lead of the game at 11.

For the second night in a row the Legends would see a lead evaporate in the fourth quarter. Although the Legends led by as much as eight in the fourth, the Thunderbirds would outscore Texas 43-27 in the quarter to preserve the victory.

Sean Williams provided the Legends with 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Justin Dentmon added a season-high 29 points.

New Mexico was led by a trio of 20-point scorers, including Josh Bostic (30), Shane Edwards (21) and Jamine Peterson (21).

The Legends fell to 8-7 overall after the loss, while the Thunderbirds improved to 9-6 on the year.

The Legends will continue a five-game home stand on Friday night, with the first ever meeting against the Springfield Armor. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m..

Great tickets for all Legends home games are still available by calling (214) 469-0822 or emailing the team at info@texlegends.com.

TEXAS LEGENDS UPCOMING HOME SCHEDULE:

Friday, January 7 vs. Springfield 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 8 vs. Tulsa 7:00 p.m.

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