G League Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Vipers Fall to Stampede

Published on January 15, 2008 under NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release


Despite a valiant comeback effort the Rio Grande Valley Vipers could not hand the Idaho Stampede their first home loss of the season as they fell 93-89 at Qwest Arena Tuesday night in the second day of the 2008 NBA Development League Showcase. The Vipers trailed by as many as 14 and cut the deficit to two with a chance to tie but could not complete the rally. Idaho (15-5) is 11-0 at Qwest Arena this season and has won ten straight games after Tuesday night's performance. The loss is Rio Grande Valley sixth consecutive defeat.

Rio Grande Valley started the game hot and led the Stampede after one quarter of play 29-27. Idaho would pull ahead in the second quarter after outscoring the Vipers 27-22 and led at half time 54-51. The largest wrinkle in the game came in the third as the Vipers managed just 12 points to the Stampede's 23 and trailed by 14 after three periods of play. Despite outscoring the Idaho by 10 in the 4th quarter the Vipers could not finish their rally.

Cleveland assignee Shannon Brown led the charge for Rio Grande Valley with a game high 26 points. Trent Strickland and Craig Winder finished with 17 and 13 points respectively. Idaho native and Vipers center Jesse Smith added a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds in his first D-League game back in his home state.

Idaho center Lance Allred finished with a team high 24 points and 12 rebounds in the Idaho win. Last season's D-League MVP Randy Livingston had 20 points for the Stampede including two big free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.

Rio Grande Valley will play their second and final game in the annual D-League Showcase on Wednesday night as they face the defending champion Dakota Wizards. Tip-off time is set for 8:15 central time. The game will also be televised live on NBA-TV.

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