Thunderbirds Come From Behind to Win Home Opener
November 26, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
Rio Rancho, NM - The New Mexico Thunderbirds (2-0) rallied from an early 18-point deficit to top the Utah Flash (0-3) 109-100, in their home opener from the Santa Ana Star Center on Friday night.
The Thunderbirds had six players in double digits; Alan Anderson (22 points), Shane Edwards (19 points), Anthony Richardson (17 points), Josh Bostic (14 points), Dar Tucker (13 points) and Dominique Coleman (12 points).
The Flash got out to a very quick start against the T-Birds, jumping out to a 10-0 lead to start the game. They led by as many as 18 points in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Thunderbirds used an 11-4 run to close the gap to 50-46. The Flash would answer by scoring seven of the final 10 points of the quarter and they held a 57-49 lead at the half.
The Thunderbirds opened up the third quarter on a 23-8 run to take a 72-65 lead with 5:03 remaining in the quarter. Alan Anderson, who had just seven first half points, led the team with 12 points in third quarter. The Flash answered the Thunderbirds run with an 11-1 run of their own to take a one point lead heading into the fourth quarter.
After a back and forth start to the fourth quarter, the Thunderbirds went on an 8-0 run to take the lead for good in the game. Richardson scored five of the team's eight points during the run.
The Thunderbirds and Flash will go at it again tomorrow at the Santa Ana Star will a scheduled tipoff of 7:30 p.m.
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.
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