Los Angeles D-Fenders Defeat Thunderbirds
November 28, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque Thunderbirds fell to the Los Angeles D-Fenders on Saturday night, 103-99. Keith McLeod led the T-Birds in scoring with 21 points, while Michael Fey paced the D-Fenders with 22.
The D-Fenders led from start to finish, and jumped out to a 14 point lead to close the first quarter. The Thunderbirds closed the lead to four late in the fourth, but that was as close as they got as the D-Fenders held on for the win.
The Thunderbirds had six players score in double figures for the second consecutive game, led by McLeod's 21. Cory Underwood had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Antoine Agudio had 14, Carlos Powell had 14, and Yaroslav Korolev and Tony Danridge each added 10 for the home team.
The D-Fenders shot 51.4% from the field, holding Albuquerque to 46.2%. Ryan Forehan-Kelly had 19 points for the D-Fenders, with Dar Tucker chipping in 14 of his own.
The Los Angeles D-Fenders take on Bakersfield Jam Sunday night at 9:30pm, following the Los Angeles Lakers. Tune in to www.nba.com.
For the first time, the D-Fenders are offering exclusive eight and four game ticket packages, starting as low as $20. These ticket packages are available now. For more information on D-Fenders ticket packages or to purchase a package please contact Donovan Holvay at 310-426-6042 or visit www.d-fenders.com.
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