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Reno Bighorns Fall to LA D-Fenders

April 1, 2014 - NBA G League (G League)
Reno Bighorns News Release


EL SEGUNDO, CA - The Los Angeles D-Fenders (30-17) defeated the Reno Bighorns (27-21) 119-108 on Monday night at Toyota Sports Center; officially clinching the West division title.

In the first quarter, the D-Fenders forced the Bighorns into 10 turnovers, converting those turnovers into 14 points. In addition, Los Angeles only turned the ball over once, leading to an 11-point advantage after the initial 12 minutes of play. The D-Fenders continued to push their advantage in the second quarter, using a 15-4 run in the middle of the frame to extend their edge to as many as 23 points. Los Angeles would allow Reno to inch closer in the final minutes, but managed to maintain a double-digit lead after one half. Overall, the D-Fenders shot 51 percent from the floor and posted 27 fast break points in the first half.

In the third quarter, Los Angeles extended their advantage once again to as many as 17 points, but Reno countered with a 12-4 run to end the period to climb within single-digits. The Bighorns continued to close the gap in the final 12 minutes, pulling within six points with three minutes to play. However, Los Angeles closed the game by shooting 64.7 percent in the fourth quarter, which proved too much for the Bighorns to overcome.

Brandon Costner (24 points), Terrence Williams (23 points) and James Southerland (20 points, six rebounds) all finished over 20 points to lead the D-Fenders. In addition, Shawne Williams (19 points), C.J. Williams (10 points, six rebounds) and Josiah Turner (10 points, six assists) also finished in double-digits for Los Angeles.

All but one player finished in double-digits for the Bighorns, led by Trent Lockett who posted 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists. The other players finishing in double-digits for Reno were, DeQuan Jones (21 points, six rebounds), Sacramento Kings assignment player Willie Reed (16 points, six rebounds), Mo Charlo (12 points, eight rebounds), K.C. Rivers (12 points), Bryan Davis (12 points) and Ra'Shad James (10 points, seven rebounds).

The D-Fenders never trailed and were only tied one time in tonight's game. In total, Los Angeles accumulated 37 fast break points and 26 points off of 25 Reno turnovers. Furthermore, the D-Fenders held the edge in field goal percentage (53.6-51.3), three-point field goal percentage (39.4-31.3) and assists (28-24).

The D-Fenders will close out their regular season home schedule on Wednesday, April 2nd, against the Erie Bayhawks (New York Knicks affiliate) at 7:00pm, at Toyota Sports Center, in El Segundo, California.

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