Utah Snowbears off feisty Rattlers for 119-112 win over Las Vegas
December 31, 2004 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Utah Snowbears News Release
Dino Tanner grabbed the Utah Snowbears undefeated season and carried it to a 119-112 win over the Las Vegas Rattlers. Tanner made 5 free throws in the final minute to go along with Tyrone Hayes and his 3 to hold off the feisty Las Vegas team.
Las Vegas was led by Lou Kelly once again with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Daryl "Magic" Dorsey led a late Las Vegas charge with 14 points down the stretch to make a game of things.
Utah led 28-21 after one period behind 7 points from Adam Parada. Ty Hayes and Clay Tucker added 8 points each in the second period as Utah went to the half leadin 54-46. The third period started with Utah extending its lead to 12 points but the Rattlers came from behind 11 points from Lou Kelly.
The fourth quarter was dizzying, with both teams leading down the stretch. Dino Tanner made 2 key steals and converted them into free throws, while Tyrone Hayes finished strong to lead the Snowbears to their 15th consecutive win.
Harold Arceneaux finished with 19 points while Parada and Alex Austin added 16. Harvey Thomas added 18 for the Rattlers while Maurice Riddick, Brian Lang and Kirk Baker all finished in double figures for Las Vegas.
Utah awaits Tijuana while the Rattlers prepare for Calgary on the road. All Snowbears games can be heard on their website at www.utahsnowbears.net or 1550 kmwi am radio in Salt Lake City. For more information visit the Utah web site or call (801) 533-2327 (BEAR), or email info@utahsnowbears.net.
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