Slam make it six in a row against King County with 130-116 win
December 31, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Bellingham Slam News Release
BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Mike Parker and Jacob Stevenson both topped the 30-point plateau as the Bellingham Slam cruised to a 130-116 victory over the King County Royals in an American Basketball Association game Saturday night at Whatcom Pavilion.
Parker and Stevenson scored 33 and 31 points, respectively, to pace four Slam players in double figures. Bellingham improved its record to 12-3 and won its fifth straight game against King County this season. King County fell to 2-6.
The Slam used a 22-10 run in the final six minutes of the first half to distance themselves from the Royals, then were able to extend their lead to 33 points in the third quarter, at 91-58 with 1:22 left in the quarter on a Mike Jones jump shot.
With Bellingham's reserves in for the fourth quarter, King County was able to make things respectable as they poured in 53 points to narrow the deficit. King County outscored the Slam 20-3 in the final 90 seconds to get within 12 points, but they could not get any closer. The 53 points scored was a new team record for the Royals for points scored in a quarter, and also a record for the Slam for most points allowed in a quarter.
Mike Jones added his first double-double of the season for the Slam with 21 points and 14 rebounds.
King County was led in scoring by former Husky Jamie Booker with 34 points.
The Slam hit the road for their next three games as they head to Mexico and California next week. Their next home action is on Wednesday, January 10 as they again face the King County Royals at 7 p.m. at Whatcom Pavilion.
For more information, contact the Slam at (360) 734-SLAM or visit their website at www.bellinghamslam.com.
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