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Legends' Rally Falls Short against Vipers

January 30, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
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HIDALGO, TX - The Texas Legends rallied back from a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter but fell short in their efforts to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers 122-131 Saturday night.

The Vipers took over early, grabbing their ultimate lead four minutes into the game. Jamil Wilson pounded out 10 points in the first, but the Legends were outrebounded 17-6 and outscored 41-31 behind 14 points from RGV's Chris Walker. Tu Holloway led the Legends' efforts in the second as Texas fought from behind, but the Vipers' hot shooting continued as they finished the half at 54% leading 74-61.

The deficit continued to grow in the third as the Vipers took their largest lead of the night up 27. Texas went on a 10-0 run but found themselves down by 19 going into the final quarter. Brandon Ashley was a force to be reckoned with in the fourth, powering out 13 points in 8 minutes as the Legends fought to the finish. With two and a half to play the visitors came within 5, but a 7-0 run by the Vipers would seal the victory despite the time left on the clock.

The Legends had a season-high 20 steals but gave up a record 57 boards to their in-state rivals. Ashley led the Legends with 29 points, 11 rebounds while Holloway came off the bench to add 24 points, 5 rebounds and a game-high 9 assists. Allen Durham also entered from the bench for 23 points, 8 boards and Wilson added 18 points, 5 steals. Patrick Miller rounded off the double-digits for the Legends adding a full line with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals and a block.

The Vipers had seven players in double-digits led by Raphiael Putney with 26 points, 17 rebounds and another double-double from Houston Rockets assignee KJ McDaniels with 18 points, 12 rebounds. Jaron Johnson put up 23 points while Will Cummings added 21 and dished out 8 assists.

The Legends will return home after a five-game road streak to host the Iowa Energy at 7pm CT on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd. The game will be broadcast live on television-Texas 47-as well as radio-kvgiradio.com. For tickets or information visit www.TexLegends.com.

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