T-Birds Rally to Beat Legends
Published on January 2, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
Frisco, TX - The New Mexico Thunderbirds (9-6) came back from down nine points in the fourth quarter to beat the Texas Legends (8-7) by a score of 114-105.
The Legends held a nine-point lead early on in the fourth quarter. Led by Josh Bostic, who had a game high 30 points, the Thunderbirds went on a 30-13 run over the next eight minutes to take control of the game.
Shane Edwards added 21 points and Jamine Peterson, playing in his second game with the T-Birds, also had 21 points on 10-for-13 shooting.
In the first quarter, the Legends raced out to an early 11-2 and led by as many as 10 points. The Thunderbirds answered with a 22-6 run to take a 27-21 lead after one quarter. Bostic didn't hit a field goal in the first quarter, but was 7-for-7 from the free line and led the Thunderbirds with seven points in the quarter.
Peterson hit a layup with 4:52 remaining in the second quarter to give the Thunderbirds a 52-38 lead. Texas answered with a 12-1 run to cut the Thunderbirds lead to three points. The T-Birds would lead 57-55 at the half.
With the Thunderbirds leading by four in the third quarter, the Legends ripped off a 15-0 run to take a 76-65 lead. The T-Birds scored six of the final eight points in the quarter and trailed 78-71 heading into the fourth.
Stephen McDowell hit nine of 10 free throws down the stretch for the Thunderbirds to cap a 43-point fourth quarter
The Thunderbirds return home for two games against the Springfield Armor on Tuesday Jan. 4 and Wednesday Jan. 5. Both games are at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Ana Star Center.
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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