Tulsa Holds Down Fort Wayne at 2012 NBA D-League Showcase
Published on January 12, 2012 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
Tulsa went pedal to the metal, scoring 16 fast-break points while building a 26-point lead at the half, then cruising to a 111-92 win over Fort Wayne at the 2012 NBA D-League Showcase.
Marcus Lewis scored 23 points on 11-for-12 shooting, to go with 12 rebounds. Larry Owens added 19 points and seven rebounds for the 66ers, who shot 54 percent for the game.
While many players come to the Showcase looking to display a new wrinkle to their game, be it a scoring guard trying to run the point, or a power forward drifting from the low blocks to show off improved range, Lewis and Owens know who they are.
The majority of Lewis' shots came from point-blank range, as he established position and converted near the basket. It's no surprise Lewis leads the NBA D-League in rebounding (13.9 rpg) given where he likes to set up shop.
Owens, a two-time call-up in 2010-11 with the Spurs and Wizards, is the classic blend player who isn't spectacular at any one thing, but contributes in many areas. He competes on every possession, runs the floor, defends and has a winning attitude.
Jerome Dyson added 17 points for the 66ers. Robert Vaden came off the bench to score 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
Walker Russell, who was in the training camp with the Detroit Pistons, led the Mad Ants with 19 points. His four assists fell well short of the NBA D-League season-high 19 he handed out in his first Showcase game.
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