Skyforce Loses to Gold 114-112 in Final Minutes
December 8, 2024 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, SD - The Sioux Falls Skyforce dropped just their second home game of the Tip-Off Tournament on Sunday afternoon in a 114-112 decision to the Grand Rapids Gold from the Sanford Pentagon. They also snapped a six-game winning streak against Grand Rapids (7-4).
Miami HEAT two-way player Josh Christopher secured his ninth-straight game of 20-plus points, going for 34 points on 13-25 FGA and four rebounds. He added his third game of 30-plus points in the last five outings.
Sioux Falls (8-4) took a 32-26 lead after the first 12 minutes, as the starting unit netted 26 points on 12-18 FGA. Denver two-way Spencer Jones and Jahmir Young netted 21 points in the second quarter on 9-11 FGA to cut the lead to just 57-55 at halftime.
Christopher netted 16 points in the third frame on 6-11 FGA as the Force shot 52.4 percent from the field but trailed 85-83 heading to the final 12 minutes. Sioux Falls took a 108-104 lead to the 2:32 mark of the game, but the Gold outscored the Skyforce 10-to-four down the stretch to secure the victory.
HEAT assignee Kel'el Ware added 20 points on 9-14 FGA, nine rebounds and five assists, while Nassir Little contributed 21 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Isaiah Stevens chipped in 14 points on 6-10 FGA and 14 assists.
Young led Grand Rapids with 36 points on 17-26 FGA and 13 assists, while Jones added 26 points on 9-14 FGA.
Sioux Falls travels to Windy City on Friday, with tip-off slated for 7:00PM CST. The Gold hosts the Indiana Mad Ants on Friday, as well.
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