Reno holds on to defeat Utah
March 5, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Utah Flash News Release
OREM, Utah - The Reno Bighorns held on to defeat the Utah Flash 110-103 behind 28 points and seven three point baskets by Richie Frahm Friday night at the McKay Events Center.
"Reno took it to us tonight and was really ready to play," said Flash Head Coach Brad Jones. "We had a chance to win the game tonight but we couldn't get a consistent energy set throughout the entire game and we blew a lot of opportunities."
The game started with hot shooting from both teams and the Reno Bighorns led 30-26 at the end of the first quarter. The Flash hit four three-pointers in the quarter and were led by Kevin Kruger's eight points. Doug Thomas had eight first quarter points for Reno.
Reno continued their hot shooting in the second quarter behind Frahm's four three-pointers. The Bighorns led by as many as 18 points midway through the quarter and were up 67-51 at halftime. Frahm scored 15 first half points for Reno while Kruger led the way for the Flash with 11 first half points.
Utah started the third quarter with a 12-2 run and cut into Reno's lead. Orien Greene led a balanced third quarter attack for the Flash scoring eight points. Thomas scored eight third quarter points for Reno as they led 84-80.
Both teams traded baskets through the fourth quarter as the energy picked up down the stretch. The Flash took the lead 89-88 on a Greene dunk midway through the quarter but couldn't make stops to hold on to the lead. The Flash committed turnovers down the stretch as Reno capitalized and took the victory 110-103.
Krueger led the Flash with 21 points while Green had 16 points and six assists. Frahm scored 28 points and Rod Benson had 21 points and 14 rebounds for Reno.
Utah will play host again tomorrow night, this time against the Springfield Armor. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. at the McKay Events Center.
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