Mensah-Bonsu leads Toros to overtime victory
Published on February 22, 2009 under NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release
AUSTIN, TX - Pops Mensah-Bonsu scored 39 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to help the Austin Toros defeat the Colorado 14ers 131-124 in overtime on Sunday afternoon at the Austin Convention Center.
Austin trailed by 18 points in the first half thanks to lights out shooting by the 14ers in the half. The Toros took advantage of cold shooting by the 14ers early in the second half to get back into the game. Colorado didn't score a point in the third quarter until 6:12 remaining following a basket by John Lucas.
"Today's game was an excellent display of determination," Toros head coach Quin Snyder. "To be down early and come back and win with a number of new players it makes me very proud of our team."
Going into the game on Sunday afternoon, Austin and Colorado boasted the two best records in the NBA Development League. With the victory over the 14ers, Austin moves to first place in the Southwest Division and currently has the best record in the D-League at 22-9.
The 14ers were led in scoring by 20 points from Joe Dabbert and John Lucas. Colorado's bench scored 56 points and had four players scoring in double figures. Lamar Butler and Trey Gilder each added 13 points and Kentrell Gransberry chipped in 10 points.
Marcus Williams added 30 points and Eric Dawson scored 22 points and pulled down 16 rebounds. Dwayne Jones, in his first game with the team since being acquired via trade, scored 13 points and had 8 rebounds.
The Toros continue a three game home stand on Tuesday night against the Albuquerque Thunderbirds at 7:30 p.m. at the Austin Convention Center.
For tickets and more information, please call 512-236-8333 or visit austintoros.com.
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