T-Birds Fall in Giddens First Game
Published on February 10, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
Erie, PA - Despite the debut of J.R. Giddens, who scored 12 points and had seven rebounds, the New Mexico Thunderbirds (14-19) lost to the Erie Bayhawks (21-9), 125-100 on Thursday night.
Giddens wasted no time getting involved in Thunderbirds offense, he scored the first four points of the game for the T-Birds and finished the first quarter with eight points on 4-for-4 shooting. Despite Giddens scoring, the T-Birds trailed 33-26 after one quarter.
In the second quarter, with the Bayhawks leading 41-34, they went on a 20-6 run to take a 21 point lead. The T-Birds would close the half on a 7-2 run, but still trailed 63-47 at the break. Ivan Johnson led all scorers with 22 first half points for Erie.
The Bayhawks used a 20-6 run in the third quarter to take a 28-point third quarter lead. They would hold a 91-69 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Giddens ended up playing a team high 44 minutes in his T-Birds debut.
The Bayhawks shot 58.1%, led by Johnson who finished the game with 37 points.
The Thunderbirds will play the second of three games against the Erie Bayhawks on Saturday at 5 p.m. The T-Birds will return home for March Giveaway Madness beginning on March 2 for Defined Fitness Night with a T-Bird Magnet giveaway.
Thunderbirds' season tickets are currently on sale, with full and partial season packages available. Single game tickets are also now available online at www.nmtbirds.com or by calling 505-265-3865. The Thunderbirds also offer family four packs: 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 nachos, and 4 drinks for $44.
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