Red Claws' Streak Ends at Six Games
February 22, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Maine Celtics News Release
Grand Rapids, MI - The Maine Red Claws, presented by Unum, saw their season-best six game winning streak come to an end Monday night with a road loss to Grand Rapids, 112-107.
The Red Claws (20-14) lose for the first time in the month of February (6-1); Maine has won 7 of its last 9 games. Coty Clarke finished with 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the Red Claws, while Omari Johnson added 19 points, and Levi Randolph poured in 18 points off the bench in the loss.
Maine picked up right where they left off Saturday in Delaware. The Claws opened the game on an 11-1 run, surging to an easy first quarter lead. Randolph's free throws at the end of the quarter gave Maine a comfortable 35-18 lead after one. In the second quarter, Grand Rapids got it to single digits, but Clarke and Walden went on a 5-0 run to maintain control. At the break, the Red Claws had a 61-51 lead.
The second half was a different story. Unlike the past several games, the Red Claws struggled to score, totaling just 46 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters. Grand Rapids cut the deficit to three going into the final period (83-80). The Drive took their first lead of the game in the 4th quarter, at 87-85. Randolph would set up Clarke for an alley-oop to tie the game at 93, and Randolph's lay-in gave Maine the lead on a 6-0 run. The Claws only had 9 turnovers in the game, but some of their most costly ones came down the stretch, as Grand Rapids capitalized and put the game away at the free throw line.
Devin Ebanks led all scorers with 22 points, while Dahntay Jones added 21 points, and Kelsey Barlow 20 for the Drive.
The Red Claws return home for the first time in three weeks on Thursday against Delaware. The Claws' homestand continues Saturday and Sunday, with two showdowns against Sioux Falls. Tickets for all three games are limited - get your tickets now by calling 207-210-6655 or visiting MaineRedClaws.com.
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