
Porter Jr. Scores 28, Vipers Fall to Greensboro 109-115
February 23, 2021 - NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Houston Rockets assignee Kevin Porter Jr. scored 28 points in today's matchup, but Rio Grande Valley Vipers (3-6) fall to Greensboro Swarm (3-5) 109-115 on Tuesday afternoon at HP Field House.
Porter Jr. added to the board five rebounds, five assists and three steals. The guard shot 54.5% from the field. Rockets assignee KJ Martin notched his eighth consecutive double-double as he totaled 25 points, 12 rebounds.
Brodric Thomas fell short of his double-double as he totaled 12 points and nine rebounds, dishing out three assists and three steals. Armoni Brooks recorded 17 points, two rebounds, six assists and two steals from off the bench.
For the Swarm, four of the starters hit double figures; Kobi Simmons (23 points), Grant Riller (23), Nick Richards (15) and Xavier Sneed (13). Richards recorded a double-double for Greensboro as he added 14 rebounds and five blocks. From off the bench, Admiral Schofield totaled 12 points while Ray McCallum hit 11.
RGV takes a short break and return to action for a back-to-back on Thursday, Feb. 25 as they face Erie Bay Hawks. Tip-off is set at 11 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. CT. Fans are able to watch locally at KRGV Somos el Valle Channel 5.3 and nationally via ESPN+. For more information, please visit www.rgvipers.com.
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