NBDL daily developments

Published on February 7, 2005 under NBA G League (G League) News Release

FULL SLATE: Monday's NBDL slate is full with all six teams in action, marking just the fifth time this season that every team has played on the same night.

NBDL REBOUNDING LEADERS
RPG Player Team
13.2 James Thomas Roanoke Dazzle
13.0 Rodney Bias Huntsville Flight
8.8 Kirk Haston Florida Flame
8.7 Hiram Fuller Florida Flame
7.6 Ernest Brown Fayetteville Patriots

BATTLE FOR THE TOP: With Huntsville's Rodney Bias just .2 rebounds behind league leader James Thomas of Roanoke, could there possibly be a swap at the top of the category following tonight's games? History says it's not likely. Although Bias is averaging a hefty 11.0 rebounds in six games against tonight's opponent, the Fayetteville Patriots, Thomas is averaging 13.0 boards in two previous games against his Monday night foe, the Columbus Riverdragons.

PERFECT AGAINST THE FLAME: The Asheville Altitude will be looking to hold serve when the Florida Flame comes calling Monday at the Asheville Civic Center. The Altitude has won each of the four meetings between the teams this season.

NBDL QUIZ: Asheville's 4-0 mark against Florida is one of two series in the league this season where one team has won every game against an opponent. Can you name the other?

THIS WEEK ON NBA TV
Day Date Show Time
Thursday Feb. 10 Game of the Week 4:30 p.m. ET (tape) (Florida at Fayetteville from Jan. 29)
Thursday Feb. 10 This Week in the NBDL 9 p.m. ET (live)
Friday Feb. 11 This Week in the NBDL 1:30 p.m. ET (tape)
Sunday Feb. 13 Game of the Week Noon ET (tape) (Florida at Fayetteville from Jan. 29)

FLAME TURNOVER: Florida is without the services of Tremaine Fowlkes (Achilles), Tim Pickett (family emergency) and Kendal Dartez (wrist). The Flame has acquired center Sean Finn to replace Dartez, who has been waived to rehabilitate the injury. It's possible that Pickett could be back in time for tonight's game.

SHORT ALTITUDE: Asheville is still a man short since Brandin Knight suffered a broken leg and Antonio Meeking left the team. The Altitude acquired forward Louis Truscott last Friday.

QUIZ ANSWER: Columbus is a perfect 5-0 against Fayetteville. The Patriots host the Riverdragons Thursday.

NBA G League Stories from February 7, 2005

• Flight Soar Past Patriots - Huntsville Flight
• Late Dazzle Run Devours Dragons, 88-82 - Columbus Riverdragons
• Asheville eases by Flame - Asheville Altitude
• NBDL daily developments - G League
• Florida acquires Finn - Florida Flame

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