Los Angeles hands Arkansas First Home Loss of Season
December 22, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Arkansas RimRockers News Release
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 22 - Los Angeles center Akin Akingbala came off the bench to net a game high 22 points and 11 boards, as the D-Fenders used a 15-6 run to start the second quarter to defeat the Arkansas RimRockers Friday night, 92-86 at Alltel Arena.
"My worst games in coaching are the games right before Christmas," said RimRockers Head Coach Andy Stoglin. "Guys start thinking about home, girlfriends start calling them, their moms start calling them. They start thinking about home and go on vacation before the game."
The RimRockers cut the once 18-point deficit to four with 10.8 seconds remaining, but with a missed Brandon Dean three-pointer and a Tyrone Sally turnover, the D-Fenders improved their record to 7-5. The first home loss of the season, third straight overall, sent the RimRockers to 6-5.
With the absence of Matt Haryasz, out with an ankle injury, the RimRockers were unable to keep the D-Fenders off the glass as they were doubled up on the boards 52-26.
"Second chance points, that kills you; that was the difference," said Stoglin.
Leading the way for the RimRockers was guard Brandon Dean, with 19 points and a game high 6 dimes. Marcus Campbell scored eight of his 12 points in the first quarter, starting in the place of Haryasz.
Along with Akingbala's 10-12 shooting night, D-Fenders guard Devin Green chipped in with 21 and 5 assists and newly acquired forward TJ Cummings added 19.
The RimRockers will look to bounce back as they host the Bakersfield Jam Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Alltel Arena, while the D-Fenders travel to Austin to take on the Toros.
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