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March 3, 2019 - NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release


FRISCO, TX - The Texas Legends (15-28) finished strong in the second half to take the 110-95 victory and clinch the season series 2-1 over the Sioux Falls Skyforce (23-20) on Hispanic Heritage Night.

Texas grabbed the first points of the night and held a close lead early, but Sioux Falls began a 9-0 streak to take their largest lead of the night, up four. The nine-point swing spiked Texas into action and Xavier Rathan-Mayes knocked down back-to-back threes to put the Legends back on top. The two teams exchanged baskets and leads again before Texas took control, finishing the quarter up 29-25. With less than six minutes left in the half, the Legends went up by 12, but a 17-4 run gave the visitors another edge before the buzzer. Daryl Macon knocked down two at the line and the home team found themselves up 51-50 going into the locker room.

Sioux Falls stayed close throughout the third, tying it up midway through, but Texas finished the quarter with six unanswered points to grab a 10-point advantage at the buzzer. The Skyforce came within four again in the fourth but were unable to close the gap as Texas held a double-digit lead for the final six minutes.

The stat lines evidenced the close match, but Texas took the edge shooting 41% to Sioux Falls' 39% and 32% outside over the visitors' 22%. Texas also dished out 23 assists to 15, but the Skyforce won the boards 50-48.

Quincy Acy led the Legends with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks while Rathan-Mayes added the double-double of 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists. Daryl Macon added 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Xavier Johnson tallied 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, and Vander Blue grabbed 12 points, 5 rebounds.

Yante Maten finished with a game-high 23 points, 9 rebounds for the Skyforce while Marcus Lee grabbed a game-leading 12 rebounds to go with 8 points, 2 blocks. Charles Cooke added 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Duke Mondy tabbed 19 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals.

The Legends travel to Salt Lake City next to take on the Stars Friday at 8pm CT. Fans can catch all the action live on www.TexLegends.com.

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