Skyhawks Defeat Gold 120-94
January 11, 2022 - NBA G League (G League) - Grand Rapids Gold News Release
COLLEGE PARK, GA - The Skyhawks (2-2) broke the Gold's (3-1) three-game winning streak tonight with a final score of 120-94. The Gold battled shooting woes throughout the game and their inability to take care of the ball resulted in 21 turnovers. The maintained a double digit lead for majority of the game as a result.
NBA veteran Kenneth Faried dominated the offensive end for the Gold tonight, earning a team-high 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Nik Staukas returned to the Gold's roster after a brief stint with the Miami Heat, earning 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Guard Quade Green recorded 11 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks. Matt Ryan added another 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists to the team's stat line.
The Skyhawks had impressive performances across the roster, with Hawks two-way player Skylar Mays leading the home team with 23 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 steals. A.J. Lawson followed up with 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. Cat Barber added another 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 9 assists to the mix, with Justin Tillman matching Barber's 18 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Daquan Jeffries contributed 16 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals.
The Gold will head to Delaware to prepare for a match against the Blue Coats on Sunday, January 16, at the Chase Fieldhouse. Tipoff is at 3 p.m. EST. Watch live on NBAGLeague.com. The Skyhawks will head to Greensboro to get ready to face off with the Swarm on Friday, January 14. Watch live on NBAGLeague.com.
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