Mike Harris Assigned To Vipers
Published on April 13, 2010 under NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release
MCALLEN, TEXAS - The NBA Development League Western Conference Champion Rio Grande Valley Vipers announced today that forward Mike Harris (6-6, 235, Rice) has been assigned by the Houston Rockets and will be in uniform for tonight's decisive Quarterfinals Game 3 against the Reno Bighorns at 7:30 p.m. at State Farm Arena.
Rockets Hall of Fame Mascot Clutch the Bear will perform again and the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive Clutch Storybooks. Doors open at 6:30.
In 34 games (31 starts) for the Vipers during the regular season, Harris averaged a league-leading 27.1 points to go with 10.5 rebounds (third in the league) while shooting 58.2% from the field (fifth in the league). Harris was the first-Viper to ever play in the NBA Development League All-Star Game. He earned NBA Development League Player of the Month for January and Performer of the Week twice this season.
Since earning his third GATORADE Call-Up of the season and second to the Rockets on March 24, Harris is averaging 3.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 11.3 minutes in six games. Overall with the Rockets, Harris is averaging 3.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 10.3 minutes in eight games. Including Harris' GATORADE Call-Up to the Washington Wizards, when he signed a 10-day contract, Harris is averaging 2.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 7.4 minutes in 13 NBA games this season. Harris previously played for the Rockets during 17 regular season and three playoff games in 2008.
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