Squadron Beat Swarm in Greensboro
January 23, 2025 - NBA G League (G League)
Birmingham Squadron News Release
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, bested the Greensboro Swarm, 118-98, Thursday night at Novant Health Fieldhouse in Greensboro, N.C.
Guard Jalen Crutcher posted a double-double for the Squadron (3-7) with 24 points and 10 assists and Pelicans assignee Antonio Reeved led the team in scoring with 26 on the night, while also collecting 10 rebounds.
Four-of-five Birmingham starters scored in double-figures, as Josh Oduro dropped 20 and Lester Quinones scored 13.
Twenty-five points from KJ Simpson paced the homestanding Swarm (6-5) and Greensboro was led in rebounding by Tidjane Salaun's seven boards.
The Squadron return home to Legacy Arena at the BJCC for two games this weekend, including a 6 p.m. tip for Saturday's HBCU Night contest and a 5 p.m. tip for Sunday's Star Wars Night game. Both games can be seen on My68 locally, while Saturday's game is nationally broadcasted on Tubi and Sunday's matchup will stream on NBAGLeague.com.
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