G League Texas Legends

Santa Cruz Slips Past Texas

Published on December 11, 2015 under NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release


FRISCO, TX - The Texas Legends fell short against the Santa Cruz Warriors 106-115 Friday night at Dr Pepper Arena.

The two teams fought a close match with 22 lead changes and 17 ties over the night. The Warriors maintained control through most of the game but never gained more than a 10-point advantage as the Legends fought back. Mavericks assignee Justin Anderson got off to a hot start in the first, shooting 4-of-5 for 9 points to put the Legends within three. With back-to-back shots to open the second, the Warriors grabbed their largest lead of the half-23-30-after a minute of play. Texas took control with 32 seconds on the clock, but a three-point play from Anthony Vereen would put Santa Cruz up by two at the buzzer.

The battle continued in the third quarter with 13 lead changes as the Legends came out firing. Shooting 62%, Texas controlled the momentum and finished with a 7-0 run to enter the final minutes with the advantage. Down by five, Santa Cruz returned the run to re-gain control and held on for 10 minutes, climbing to 2-1 in the season series.

Anderson led the Legends with 34 points while Toure' Murry added the team's only double-double with 15 points and a season-high 14 assists. Mavericks' teammate Jeremy Evans added 17 points and a team-high 7 rebounds.

Santa Cruz was powered by 36 points from Elliot Williams and a combined 47-point effort from Darington Hobson and Verdell Jones. Hobson also led the team in rebounds and assists with 9 and 10 respectively.

The Legends will return to the court tomorrow night hosting the Sioux Falls Skyforce at 7pm. The game will be broadcast live on Texas-47 as well as online through the NBA D-League's YouTube channel and www.kvgiradio.com. For more information on the team or the full season schedule call 214-469-0822 or visit www.TexLegends.com.

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