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Simpson Leads D-Fenders In Overtime Win Against The Jam

December 22, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release


EL SEGUNDO, CA-The Los Angeles D-Fenders grabbed the win in an overtime battle, finishing 105 to 102. Diamon Simpson of the D-Fenders posted the only double-double with 23 points and 20 rebounds. Joe Crawford came off an injury with 22 points, while newly acquired Sasha Cuic added 21 points to secure the D-Fenders win. Bakersfield's Amara Sy led his team with 19 points and seven rebounds.

In his return to the D-Fenders, Joe Crawford led his team with seven points to finish the first quarter. Bakersfield's James Jackson carried the Jam with seven points to close the first quarter at a tie, 21 to 21.

With a three at the buzzer, Crawford continued to lead the D-Fenders racking 13 points, bringing the half to an end at 50 to 46. Rodney Webb led the Jam at the half, scoring all 12 of his points in the second quarter.

Bakersfield outscored Los Angeles 33 to 14 in the third quarter, gaining a 79 to 64 lead to finish the third. D-Fenders' Crawford had 15 points at the end of the third, while teammate Diamon Simpson chipped in 14 points of his own. The Jam's Jeremy Wise posted 17 points and six assists to close the third.

The D-Fenders rallied late in the game, outscoring the Jam 32 to 17 in the fourth quarter. D-Fenders player of the game, Sasha Cuic contributed 10 points in the fourth quarter, bringing the score to a 96 to 96 tie at the end of the fourth.

"They were taking the fight to us and we finally decided to put up some resistance and take the fight to them. We started playing a little bit better defense, got some stops and we had to get some points," said Head Coach Chucky Brown on tonight's win.

The Los Angeles D-Fenders take on the Albuquerque Thunderbirds at the Toyota Sports Center, Sunday, December 27 at 5pm. If you can't make the game, be sure to tune in to www.nba.com/futurecast.

For the first time, the D-Fenders are offering exclusive eight and four game ticket packages, starting as low as $20. These ticket packages are available now. For more information on D-Fenders ticket packages or to purchase a package please contact Donovan Holvay at 310-426-6042 or visit www.d-fenders.com.

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