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Sims, Lawal Lead Energy Past Wizards

November 19, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release


BISMARCK, ND - Center Courtney Sims scored 30 points and Phoenix Suns assignee Gani Lawal added 22 points and 13 rebounds as the Iowa Energy defeated the Dakota Wizards 113-92 Friday night in Bismarck. In their four year history, the Energy are undefeated in season openers.

Iowa (1-0) jumped out to a 62-45 halftime lead as Othyus Jeffers scored all 20 of his points before the break. Iowa led 57-45 with seven seconds left in the half when guard Shyron Ely made a layup to make it 59-45. Energy guard Kyle Weaver stole the Wizards' inbounds pass and drained a three-pointer to extend Iowa's lead to 17.

Dakota rallied in the 2nd half as a Dominique Scales basket cut Iowa's lead to 78-75 with 9:51 remaining in the game. The Energy responded with a 20-6 run including two three-pointers by Michael Haynes to put the game away.

Point guard Curtis Stinson had 11 assists on the night while Jeffers added 10 rebounds for the victors.

Dakota (0-1) was led by Darren Cooper, who finished with 23 points.

The Energy outrebounded Dakota 51-35 on the night.

Iowa hosts Dakota Saturday night in Des Moines. Team AcroDunk will perform at halftime and The Nadas will put on a post-game concert for everyone in attendance. Tickets are available by calling 515-564-8550, at www.dahlstickets.com or by visiting the Wells Fargo Arena box office.

For more information, visit www.IowaNBA.com.

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