G League Westchester Knicks

Red Claws Clinch Playoffs by Clamping Westchester Knicks

Published on March 27, 2015 under NBA G League (G League)
Westchester Knicks News Release


PORTLAND, March 27, 2015 - It looked as though the Westchester Knicks (10-36), the official NBA Development League affiliate of the New York Knickerbockers, would snap a five-game losing streak and postpone the Maine Red Claws' playoff berth. But a disordered second half would seal the deal for the Red Claws (32-14), the Boston Celtic's affiliate, and solidify a loss for Westchester.

Westchester's Doron Lamb had a magnificent first quarter, securing 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting and hitting 2-of-2 from downtown. The Knicks outrebounded Maine 16-9 and had almost three times as many assists over the Red Claws in the first. Going on a 10-0 run midway through the quarter, Westchester took a 19 point lead over Maine to close out the first twelve minutes.

Though the Red Claws recovered with a respectable 30-point second quarter, Maine still struggled from beyond the arc in the first half, shooting just 29 percent on three-point attempts and 35 percent overall. Ben Strong and Darnell Jackson joined Lamb in double-digits for Westchester in the second quarter, the team ending the half with the lead 63-47.

The game changed dramatically in the second half. Maine cut Westchester's game-high 21 point lead down to seven midway through the third quarter, and ended the quarter trailing just six points. With 9:10 on the clock in the fourth, the Red Claws took the lead from the Knicks off an Andre Stringer three-pointer and held the Knicks to just three points through the first six minutes. Westchester, unable to bounce back, could not regain the lead and went on to lose the contest 102-94.

Two Knicks recorded double-doubles in the loss. Ben Strong paced Westchester with 21 points, 13 rebounds and added 4 assists. Darnell Jackson contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds, also adding three assists. Doron Lamb finished with 20 points and seven rebounds; Thanasis Antetokounmpo with 15 points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Jason Calliste paced the Red Claws with 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. James Young and Tim Frazier each had 16 points while Romero Osby just missed a double-double, finishing with 15 points and nine rebounds.

The Westchester Knicks return home to the Westchester County Center on Monday, March 30 to face the Grand Rapids Drive, the Detroit Pistons' affiliate, for a 7:00 p.m. ET tip. The game will be broadcast live on MSG+, AM 1230 WFAS, and YouTube.

The game, presented by Cushman & Wakefield, will highlight and benefit the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a coalition that has grown to more than 180 companies, each of which has committed to hire veterans, report their hiring number on a quarterly basis and share best practices. The team will be wearing special jerseys featuring both Cushman & Wakefield and the 100,000 Jobs Missions' logos, five of which will be auctioned off during the game. The first 1,000 fans through the door will receive a Westchester Knicks fleece blanket, provided by Cushman & Wakefield.

In addition, the Westchester Knicks will partner with Affordable Carting, the Official Recycling and Waste Removal Partner of the Westchester Knicks, for NBA Development League Green Week. Affordable Carting will be collecting old electronics to be properly recycled at Monday's game. Any Westchester Knicks fan who e-cycles an item will receive a pair of tickets to that night's game.

Tickets for the Westchester Knicks are on sale at Ticketmaster outlets and the Westchester County Center Box Office and start at $10. Season tickets for the 2015-16 season are on sale now. Visit westchesterknicks.com or call (914) 559-6889 for more information. Fans can stay up-to-date on team news by following the team at: @wcknicks on Twitter and on Facebook at facebook.com/wcknicks.

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