G League Austin Spurs

Squadron Tops Spurs

March 2, 2023 - NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release


AUSTIN - The Austin Spurs (6-17) fell to the Birmingham Squadron (6-18), 103-110, at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on Thursday night.

Chaundee Brown Jr. led in points for the Spurs, scoring 18. Julian Champagnie claimed a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Brandon Randolph and Jordan Hall both chipped in 15 points.

The Spurs took control of the first frame, outscoring the Squadron 26-17, shooting 60% (12-20) from the field. Birmingham fought back in the second frame, going on a 13-0 run with 2:50 remaining as they outscored Austin 30-19, to lead by two at the end of half, 47-45. In the third, Squadron guard, Kelan Martin, scored 18 of his 25 points that gave Birmingham the advantage, 80-73. Baskets were traded in the fourth quarter with Austin going on a 13-3 run with 6:43 remaining in the game to cut the deficit to four but it wouldn't get any closer.

Dereon Seabron led the Squadron with 26 points. Javonte Smart added 20 points and 7 rebounds while James Kelly Sr. notched a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds in Birmingham's win over Austin.

NEXT UP

The Spurs are set to face the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, March 4 at the Landers Center with a 7 p.m. tipoff.

Check out the Austin Spurs Statistics



NBA G League Stories from March 2, 2023


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.

OurSports Central