Toros Overcome 21-Point Deficit to Extend Win-Streak to Six
March 30, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release
Austin, TX- The Austin Toros faced off against the Los Angeles D-Fenders (16-32) for the final time this season at the Austin Convention Center, with the Toros coming from behind to gain the win, 101-94.
Rebound leader, Dwayne Jones, was the first to put points on the board after a slam-dunk that got the crowd rowdy. The Toros were able to stretch their lead to as many as four in the first quarter, but it was the last lead the Toros would see until the fourth quarter. The D-Fenders led at the close of the first quarter, 26-24.
Los Angeles was able to extend their lead behind strong defense and the ability to convert free throws (13-14 in the quarter). Though they did not make a shot from beyond the three-point arc the entire first half, the D-Fenders finished the half with a 13 point lead, 55-42. Dar Tucker came off the bench to lead the D-Fenders with 14 points at the half.
After intermission the D-Fenders were able to stretch their lead to 21 after Wright's driving lay-up, giving Los Angeles the 70-49 lead. The Toros were able to cut the D-Fenders lead to 16 at the end of the quarter.
Determined to keep their win streak going, the Toros began the fourth quarter on a 22-6 run that allowed them to tie the game at 86 with 5:57 left in the game.
Adidas co-players of the game were Jerrells and Williams (23 points and seven rebounds). Two other Toros players scored in double figures: Jones (19), and Eddie Basden (14).
All five of the D-Fenders' starters scored in double figures: Ryan Forehan-Kelly (15), Frank Robinson (14), James Peters (14), James Wright (13), and Michael Fey (13). Tucker added 12 points off the bench.
The Los Angeles D-Fenders head to Idaho on Thursday, to play their final two games
of the season against the Idaho Stampede. Tune in to the NBA Futurecast at
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