Tulsa Outlasts Springfield, 107-100
January 30, 2013 - NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., January 30, 2013 - The Tulsa 66ers topped the Springfield Armor, 107-100, Wednesday at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass.
Travis Hyman recorded an all-time franchise-high tying nine blocks, adding four points and two rebounds in 18 minutes of action. The feat had been previously accomplished three times during the 2006 season.
Five 66ers scored in the double-digits, including Rasual Butler with a game-high 24 points. Dominique Sutton posted his seventh double-double of the season with 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Chris Quinn scored 15 points with four rebounds and four assists while Tony Taylor added 13 points.
The 66ers went 46-for-86 (.535) from the field and outrebounded the Armor 46-44.
After trailing 25-20 through one quarter, the 66ers (14-12) outscored the Armor (8-17) 31-24 in the second quarter to take a 51-49 lead into the half. Tulsa outscored Springfield 30-17 in third quarter to pull ahead before holding on in the fourth.
Tulsa, who has won four of its last five, is back at home this weekend against the Erie BayHawks on Friday and the Santa Cruz Warriors on Saturday.
Friday's game will feature in-game entertainment from the Oklahoma City Thunder's mascot, Rumble the Bison. Saturday night includes free 'Battle Rattlz' given to the first 1,000 fans courtesy of Southern Nazarene University. For ticket information, visit Tulsa66ers.com.
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