Skyhawks Top Long Island
December 8, 2024 - NBA G League (G League)
College Park Skyhawks News Release
LONG ISLAND - The Long Island Nets (2-10), the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, were defeated by the College Park Skyhawks (8-4), 128-108, on Sunday afternoon at Nassau Coliseum.
Seven Nets scored in double figures in the loss, including forward AJ Lawson, who scored 27 points to go along with five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 36 minutes. While on assignment with Long Island, Brooklyn guard/forward Dariq Whitehead posted 17 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 32 minutes. Brooklyn two-way guard Cui Yongxi added 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks in 24 minutes. Long Island guard Tyson Etienne recorded 13 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 40 minutes. Nets center Patrick Gardner tallied 12 points, nine rebounds and one block in 27 minutes. Long Island guards Killian Hayes and Amari Bailey posted 10 points each in 30 and 22 minutes, respectively.
Both teams went back-and-forth to begin the first quarter, tying the match twice. College Park slipped away and closed the period ahead by nine, 32-23. Long Island tried to shrink the gap, but College Park maintained its efforts. The Skyhawks outscored the Nets 30-22 in the period to close the first half ahead by 17, 62-45.
Long Island continued to struggle in the third quarter despite both teams scoring 29 points each in the period. College Park maintained its lead and closed the quarter still ahead by 17, 91-74. The Skyhawks kept their foot on the gas for the entirety of the fourth quarter and went on to defeat the Nets by 20, 128-108.
Skyhawks guard Jordan Bowden tallied 23 points, four rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes. College Park forward Kevon Harris added 19 points, six rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 33 minutes.
Long Island will face Maine on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., while College Park will travel to face Westchester on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m.
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from December 8, 2024
- Skyhawks Top Long Island - College Park Skyhawks
- Skyforce Loses to Gold 114-112 in Final Minutes - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Osceola Magic Defeated by Oklahoma City Blue - Osceola Magic
- 905 Comeback Effort Falls Short against the Knicks - Raptors 905
- Nets Fall to Skyhawks at Home - Long Island Nets
- Coats Win Fourth Straight; 101-93 over Go-Go - Delaware Blue Coats
- Maine Celtics Lose Heartbreaker in Overtime - Maine Celtics
- Santa Cruz Warriors Silence the Remix, Defeating Rip City 126-109 - Santa Cruz Warriors
- Santa Cruz Warriors Fall to Valley Suns in 121-118 Overtime Loss - Santa Cruz Warriors
- Raptors 905 Sign Jared Rhoden - Raptors 905
- Short-Staffed Rip City Remix Fall to Warriors, 126-109 - Rip City Remix
- Iowa Wolves Drop Contest to Windy City Bulls, 104-91 - Iowa Wolves
- Windy City Cruises To Win Over Iowa - Windy City Bulls
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent College Park Skyhawks Stories
- Skyhawks Drop Afternoon Contest to Motor City, 105-98
- Skyhawks Win Ninth Game at Home in 123-111 Victory over the Wisconsin Herd
- Skyhawks and Planet Fitness Partner to Highlight 'Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta' with Special 'Kids Day' Theme Jersey on January 5
- Skyhawks Win Second Straight Game, 124-107, Behind Career-High Tying 28 Points from Tony Bradley
- Tony Bradley Collects Record Stat Line in Skyhawks 117-97 Win over the Windy City Bulls