Legends Meet Dark Side of the Force
December 12, 2015 - NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release
FRISCO, TX - The Texas Legends (5-5) hosted the Sioux Falls Skyforce (7-2) Saturday night in the first and only matchup of the two teams this season. The defensive battle saw the Skyforce come out on top 86-76.
The lead changed 12 times in the first three quarters as the two teams fought to get on the board. Texas found themselves up with five minutes to play in the third, but the Skyforce quickly responded with a 15-5 run to close out the quarter at an eight-point advantage. Sioux Falls widened the gap for their largest lead of the night as they went up by 16 with eight minutes to play. Tu Holloway forced 10 points in the fourth to chip away at the deficit but the Legends' offensive struggles continued as the Skyforce found their seventh straight victory.
Sioux Falls' 86 points were tied for a season-low allowed by the Legends, but Texas also shot a season-low 34% and 7% from outside. Holloway led the home team with 18 points and 6 assists. Jamil Wilson added the Legends' only double-double of 15 points, 10 rebounds and Allen Durham had a game-high 14 rebounds.
Jarnell Stokes posted 20 points, 7 rebounds to lead the Skyforce while Byron Mullens added the team's only double-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds off the bench.
The Legends will return to the court next weekend hosting the Reno Bighorns Friday and Saturday at 7pm. 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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