G League Greensboro Swarm

Simmons Shines as Swarm Conclude Single-Site Season

March 6, 2021 - NBA G League (G League)
Greensboro Swarm News Release


(ORLANDO, F.L.) - The Greensboro Swarm's, the NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, single-site finale came to a dramatic conclusion as Kobi Simmons knocked down critical free throws in the final moments to earn the victory, 109-105, over the Agua Caliente Clippers (Los Angeles Clippers affiliate) on Saturday at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Greensboro leaves Orlando, Florida, with a 5-10 record overall.

The back-and-forth game came down to the final minutes as Greensboro and Agua Caliente were tied at 105 with 1:08 left in the fourth quarter. Simmons was fouled away from the play on the ensuring inbound and made the penalty free throw to give Greensboro the final lead of the game. A defensive stop and a couple Clippers fouls allowed Simmons to make three more free throws and secure the Swarm win.

Simmons finished with a team-high 23 points to go with nine assists and five rebounds in 37 minutes. The entire Swarm starting lineup scored 10-plus points as Nick Richards (17 points, 12 rebounds, five blocks); Xavier Sneed (17 points, nine rebounds, four assists); Nate Darling (17 points) and KJ McDaniels (15 points, seven rebounds) joined Simmons. For Richards, it was his fifth double-double in nine games.

The Clippers had the game's leading scorer, Jordan Ford, who had 27 points and eight assists. Emmitt Williams and Malik Fitts both added 21 points. Williams also had 11 rebounds for a double-double. James Palmer Jr. had 14 points as well, while Emanuel Terry had a game-high 17 rebounds.

Overall the close game had 25 lead changes. Greensboro (45 percent) and Agua Caliente (43 percent) had similar shooting performances as well.

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