Stampede Top Armor in First Road Game
December 6, 2013 - NBA G League (G League)
Idaho Stampede News Release
BOISE, Idaho, December 6, 2013 - The Idaho Stampede (4-0) won their fourth consecutive game by defeating the Springfield Armor (0-4) 117-107. The win keeps the unbeaten Stampede on top of the West Division.
Idaho got to a quick start by making seven of 11 3-pointers in the first quarter, helping the Stampede jump out to a 35-21 lead. After sitting the entire first quarter, Armor guard Gary Forbes helped keep Springfield in the game with 13 points in the second quarter.
The Stampede took a 92-78 lead into the fourth quarter before Springfield started to climb back into the game. A free throw by Gary Forbes brought the Armor within seven points late in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough as Idaho guard Pierre Jackson scored seven straight points to push the lead to 111-97 and seal the victory.
The Stampede was led by Pierre Jackson, who came three points shy of tying a club record with 43 points. Jackson, who reached his 27.0 scoring average at halftime, made six 3-pointers and added six rebounds. Dee Bost (25 points, 13 assists, four steals) and Richard Howell (20 points, 11 rebounds) pitched in with double-doubles.
The Armor was led by Gary Forbes with 26 points and eight rebounds off the bench. Springfield's bench outscored Idaho's bench 73-16. JamesOn Curry added 19 points and six assists while Dennis Horner posted 18 points and four rebounds.
Idaho is back in action on Saturday, December 7 when they visit the undefeated Maine Red Claws.
NEXT HOME GAME- The Stampede will host the Texas Legends at CenturyLink Arena on Friday, December 27 at 7 pm.
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