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Toros Win Close Game in Overtime

December 3, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release


AUSTIN (December 3, 2008) - San Antonio Spurs Assignee Blake Ahearn and Marcus Williams led the Austin Toros to a 128-126 overtime victory over the Dakota Wizards at the Austin Toros first Schoolhouse Jam for the season.

The Toros jumped out to an early first half lead of 20-11 and led by 12 at halftime.

The Wizards trailing by as many as 19 in the second half, rallied to take a lead 113-112 with 1:29 remaining in the game. Renaldo Major hit two free throws to put the Wizards up by 118-114 with 9.6 seconds remaining in regulation.

Malik Hairston, fouled on a rebound with 1.9 seconds left, hit two free throws to send the game into overtime.

The Toros took a six point lead with 1:58 in overtime on a Charles Gaines lay-up and held on for a 128-126 victory.

Ahearn led all scorers with 29 points and Marcus Williams added 25 points. Maurice Baker led the Wizards with 28.

Charles Gaines led all players with 10 rebounds.

The Toros next game is on Friday, December 5th at the Austin Convention Center. Call (512)236-8333 or visit austintoros.com group and season ticket information

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