Mahinmi Leads Toros Over 14ers
December 15, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Colorado 14ers News Release
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 - Ian Mahinmi scored a season-high 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Friday night at the Austin Convention Center to help the Austin Toros defeat the Colorado 14ers 109-100 and improved to 6-1 on the season. Mahinmi, on assignment from the San Antonio Spurs, helped the team continue its best start in franchise history.
Trailing in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter, the Toros used a 34-20 run to close out the quarter to secure their fifth home victory of the season. DerMarr Johnson scored 11 of his 21 points in the period, shooting 3-of-5 from behind the 3-point line. Despite out shooting the Toros for the game, the 14ers struggled to find an answer in the fourth quarter for a balanced offensive attack by Austin and 56 percent shooting and only three turnovers.
Austin's offensive attack featured five players scoring in double figures and three players who scored over 20 points. Keith Langford scored 20 for the Toros and Marcus Williams added 16 on 6-of-13 shooting. Inserted into the starting lineup for the first time this season, Cheyne Gadson contributed to every aspect of the game, scoring 13 points, grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out seven assists.
Elton Brown scored 24 points and 14 rebounds for the 14ers, who fell to 5-3 on the season. Other Colorado players in double figures included Billy Thomas, 21; Eric Omundson, 16; Kaniel Dickens, 12; and Justin Cage, 11.
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