Tulsa rallies in New Mexico

Published on January 15, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release


RIO RANCHO, NM - The Tulsa 66ers (18-6) overcame a 15-point deficit on the road Saturday night against the New Mexico Thunderbirds (11-12) to earn their 10th consecutive victory 100-95 in Rio Rancho, N.M., inside the Santa Ana Star Center. Leading the Tulsa charge was Tweety Carter with 21 points, including a 6-9 mark from beyond the arc, and Cole Aldrich with 10 points and a season-high eight blocked shots.

Also in double-figure scoring for Tulsa was Latavious Williams with 19 and Robert Vaden with 13. Ryan Reid led the 66ers with 10 rebounds.

The 66ers trailed the entire contest before recording a 13-3 run midway through the fourth quarter to take a 90-84 lead. With the game tied 92-92 with 2:45 remaining in the fourth, Tulsa used an 8-3 spurt to seal the victory. With the win, the 66ers remain in first place in the Western Conference.

Defensively, Tulsa forced 20 New Mexico turnovers and collected nine steals, including a team-high four from Elijah Millsap, to earn its seventh consecutive road victory.

The Thunderbirds were led offensively by Dar Tucker with 27 points. Shane Edwards posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Up next, the 66ers return home to host the Reno Bighorns on Thursday, Jan. 20th at 7 p.m. inside the Tulsa Convention Center. For ticket information and purchases call the 66ers business office at (918) 585-8444.

For more information on the Tulsa 66ers, log onto Tulsa66ers.com.

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



NBA G League Stories from January 15, 2011


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central