Legends Outpaced by Warriors in Second Straight Matchup
March 20, 2025 - NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release
FRISCO, TX - The Texas Legends fell 131-116 to the Santa Cruz Warriors Thursday night at Comerica Center, closing out a two-game set between the teams.
Zhaire Smith led the Legends with a game-high 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting. Teafale Lenard Jr. added 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Jazian Gortman recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 assists. Max Fiedler pulled down a team-high 9 boards, and Dakota Rivers provided a spark off the bench with 15 points and 8 rebounds.
The Legends matched Santa Cruz's intensity early, trailing just 68-62 at the half. But after staying within a possession through the first half of the third quarter, the Warriors surged with a 13-4 run that opened the gap for good.
Jackson Rowe paced Santa Cruz with 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. Taran Armstrong added 15 points and 12 assists, while Marcus Burk chipped in 16 points.
The Legends return to action Saturday, March 22nd at home against the Birmingham Squadron. Tip-off is set for 7:30pm CT. Fans can tune in live on KFAA and ESPN+.
The Texas Legends are the NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks. The Legends are committed to providing exciting and family-friendly entertainment. For more information on partnerships and season tickets with the Legends contact info@texlegends.com or call 214-469-0822.
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from March 20, 2025
- Legends Outpaced by Warriors in Second Straight Matchup - Texas Legends
- Eight Spurs Score in Double Figures in Win over Iowa, 136-115. - Austin Spurs
- Iowa Wolves Drop Road Game to Austin Spurs, 136-115 - Iowa Wolves
- Herd Takes Down Nets - Wisconsin Herd
- Osceola Magic Move into First Place with Win over Maine Celtics - Osceola Magic
- Maine Celtics Fall to Osceola Magic - Maine Celtics
- Hustle Defeat Suns in First Matchup in Arizona - Memphis Hustle
- Coats Win: Delaware Defeats Indiana, 113-103 - Delaware Blue Coats
- Harmon Flirts with Triple-Double in Thursday Defeat - Indiana Mad Ants
- Osceola Magic Announces Remaining Theme Nights - Osceola Magic
- Charge Wrap up Season with Celebrity Apperance and Salute to the Fans - Cleveland Charge
- Lakers Ground Skyforce in Sioux Falls - South Bay Lakers
- Skyhawks Fall in First of Two-Game Set to the Westchester Knicks 138-123 - College Park Skyhawks
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
