G League Texas Legends

Legends Hold off Spurs

Published on February 6, 2016 under NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release


FRISCO, TX - Texas Legends guard Patrick Miller recorded a new season-high 23 points off the bench as the team defeated the Austin Spurs 108-107 in front of a "pinked out" crowd at Dr Pepper Arena.

The two teams split the first quarter, each taking an eight-point advantage between two lead changes. The Spurs held the lead heading into the second and maintained through halftime despite a 23-16 effort by the Legends. Deshaun Thomas powered out 8 points and 4 rebounds in the third as the Spurs held on for a 74-71 lead going into the final quarter. Halfway through the fourth the Legends took control, building a six-point advantage with seconds on the clock. Keifer Sykes and Nick Johnson hurried for five but a missed opportunity at the free-throw line sealed the Legends victory.

The Spurs won the boards 51-30 but the Legends finished the night shooting 51% to Austin's 47%.

Jamil Wilson led the Legends with a full line of 25 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks. Patrick Miller came off the bench to add 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists and Tu Holloway tagged on 22 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals.

Sykes grabbed 28 points, 4 assists for the Spurs while Cady Lalanne added a double-double of 22 points, 11 rebounds.

The two teams will rematch Wednesday at 7pm at Dr Pepper Arena. The game will be broadcast live on Texas 47 as well as online through the NBA D-League's YouTube channel and www.kvgiradio.com. For more information on the team or the full season schedule call 214-469-0822 or visit www.TexLegends.com.

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