T-Birds Fall on Buzzer Beater to Legends
February 2, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
Rio Rancho, NM - Dominique Johnson hit a buzzer beater for the Texas Legends (15-14) to help them to a 110-108 victory over the New Mexico Thunderbirds (14-16) on Wednesday night at the Santa Ana Star Center.
After combining to score over 250 points the night before, the Thunderbirds and Legends played another high scoring first half with the Thunderbirds holding a slim 61-59 lead at the half. Josh Bostic led all scorers with 14 points including two 3-pointers for the Thunderbirds. On the other side Joe Alexander led the Legends with 13 points and did the majority of his damage at the free throw line, hitting seven free throws.
In the third quarter, with the Thunderbirds holding a 75-74 lead, they went on a 12-3 run to take a 10 point lead, their largest of the game. The Legends answered with a 9-1 lead and would trail by just four points heading into the fourth quarter.
The Legends started the fourth quarter by scoring the first seven points to take a 93-90 lead. The Thunderbirds responded with a quick 6-0 run capped by an alley oop from Dar Tucker to Jamine Peterson. With 2:44 to go and the Legends trailing by three points, Booker Woodfox hit a three pointer to tie up the game, 106-106. After the teams traded baskets, Johnson hit a fadeaway as time expired to win the game.
The Thunderbirds will be back in action on Friday against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Ana Star Center. Friday will feature $1 hot dogs and $2 beers.
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.
The New Mexico Thunderbirds are the NBA Development League affiliate of the NBA's New Orleans Hornets and Orlando Magic. The NBA Development League, founded in 2001, is the NBA's official minor league whose teams have direct affiliations to NBA franchises. For the 2010-11 season, the league will feature 16 teams - including the debut of the Texas Legends. A proven developer of talent, 20 percent of players in the NBA at the conclusion of the 2009-10 season boasted NBA D-League experience, while the league continues to develop coaches, referees, and front-office staff for the NBA and its teams. In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. The NBA D-League also advances the game of basketball as the research and development arm of the NBA. Throughout the season fans can watch all NBA D-League games on NBA Futurecast, the free live Web-streaming initiative found at nba.com/futurecast.
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