
Squadron Best Spurs 120-113 Heading into All-Star Break
February 11, 2023 - NBA G League (G League)
Birmingham Squadron News Release
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League Affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, found itself back in the win column after Saturday night's 120-113 victory at Austin.
The Squadron (5-16) led by four at halftime and extended the advantage to 14 heading into the final stanza. A pair of Austin (5-13) three pointers drew the Spurs to within six with less than a minute to play, but Dereon Seabron, Kelan Martin and Zylan Cheatham sealed the game at the free throw line, making two each under 30 seconds remaining.
Martin led Birmingham in scoring with 32 points on 12-of-22 shooting. Cheatham pitched in 20 and eight rebounds, while fellow forward Feron Hunt was responsible for 18, including a pair of highlight-reel dunks.
Birmingham outscored Austin in bench points 32-25, led by Javonte Smart's 17 and Jordan Swing's 10.
Brandon Randolph paced Austin with 20 points and Jordan Hall notched a double-double with 16 points and 10 boards.
Birmingham's next contest comes on Feb. 23, after the NBA All-Star break. The Squadron are set to host the Oklahoma City Blue at Legacy Arena at the BJCC and the game can be seen on My68 WABM or ESPN+.
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