Mad Ants Take Game One in a Thriller
Published on April 7, 2015 under NBA G League (G League)
Indiana Mad Ants News Release
FORT WAYNE, IN (April 7, 2015) - The Mad Ants, sponsored by Lutheran Health Network, came from behind to force an overtime thriller on Tuesday, April 7th at the Allen Co. War Memorial Coliseum, clinching Game One of the NBA D-League Playoffs 104-103 over the Maine Red Claws.
The first quarter began as a shootout with each team taking a possession of the lead before Maine began to create some distance with their lead; the second quarter would mirror the first as the Mad Ants found themselves down at half 60-55. Crawford, in an explosive offensive game went into the locker room with 18 first half points and 6 rebounds.
The third quarter belonged all to Maine, as they exploded out of the locker room to create a 14 point gap early in the second half. While, the Mad Ants attempted to make a comeback, the third and most of the fourth belonged to the Red Claws. The Mad Ants would not surrender the entire second half to their visiting opponents; with under five minutes remaining in regulation, the Mad Ants were able to take a one point advantage, which would eventually give way to a 100 all tie as regulation came to a close.
Heading into this game, the Mad Ants were 0-2 in overtime games this season. With a late driving lay-up by Matt Bouldin, the Mad Ants were able to not only come out with the win, but go up 1-0 in the series heading back to Maine. Leading all scorers, CJ Fair and Crawford each recorded 28 points, including Crawford adding 11 rebounds. Bouldin followed up with 12 points.
For the Red Claws, Romero Osby led with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Omari Johnson recorded 21 of his own with 17 rebounds.
Playoff action continues as the Mad Ants travel to Maine for Game Two on Saturday, April 11th, scheduled for 4:00 p.m. This game will be broadcasted live on ESPNEWS.
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