RJ Hunter's 35 Points Not Enough in Loss to Sioux Falls
Published on January 28, 2018 under NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release
Hidalgo, Texas - The NBA G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, affiliate of the Houston Rockets, could not get back to the winning column after suffering a 133-147 defeat to Sioux Falls Skyforce.
RJ Hunter led the RGV Vipers in scoring with 35 points. He added 13 rebounds to collect a double-double on the night. Monte Morris had a double-double with 12 assists and 16 points.
Skyforce's Ike Nwamu had a game-high 37 points. Briante Weber had 11 rebounds and 20 points in the game.
Rio Grande Valley's RJ Hunter and Sioux Falls' Ike Nwamu found success from beyond the three-point line in the opening quarter. Hunter went two-of-two from beyond the arc while Nwamu scored four three-point field goals. The Vipers were able to close the quarter with a 34-31 lead after a great finishing with a great field goal percentage, .583.
The second quarter had four lead changes after a single lead change in the first quarter. Skyforce's Tony Mitchell had a quarter-high 15 points, going three-of-four from three-point range. Mitchell's buzzer beating three-pointer tied things up at 66 points at the half.
The Vipers held the lead for the majority of the third quarter. Skyforce finished the third quarter with a 20-3 run. After going scoreless in the first half, Skyforce's Matt Williams Jr. scored nine points in the third quarter. The Vipers entered the final quarter trailing 95-107. The Skyforce kept their rhythm in the closing quarter to hold on to the road win.
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers will hit the road. They face Memphis Hustle next on Wednesday, January 31. Sioux Falls Skyforce take on Iowa Wolves on Monday, January 29.
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