G League Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Vipers Spur Austin 119-112

Published on January 25, 2016 under NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release


The Rio Grande Valley Vipers (14-12) topped the Austin Spurs (16-9) 119-112 tonight at State Farm Arena.

Houston Rockets assignee Montrezl Harrell led the Vipers with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. Harrell scored 28 of his total points in the second half. Will Cummings added 24 points. Jaron Johnson scored 23 points and shot 5-for-8 from three-point range. He also shot a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Rockets assignee KJ McDaniels tallied 9 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks. Raphiael Putney recorded 11 rebounds and 4 blocks, which set him at a total of 70 blocks for the season. Putney passed Damian Saunders (67) for third in the Vipers' All-Time Block list.

Orlando Johnson scored 25 points to lead the Spurs. Deshaun Thomas recorded 23 points, followed by Cady Lalanne added 22 points and 9 rebounds. Youssou Ndoye and Demetri McCamey each scored 10 points.

The Vipers opened the first quarter on am 8-0 run before Nick Johnson scored Austin's first points with a jump shot to put the Spurs on the board 8-2. RGV outscored Austin 32-20 in the first quarter behind RGV's hot three-point shooting. RGV shot 7-16 from three-point range during the first quarter.

Austin fought back in the second quarter to outscore RGV 32-26 and close the Spurs halftime deficit to 58-52. A layup from Lalanne gave Austin its only lead of the game, 36-35, with 6:57 on the clock. Cummings responded with a layup to put RGV back on top 37-37.

Harrell scored 12 of his 34 total points in the third quarter to help the Vipers extend their lead. Thomas made a hook shot to put the Spurs win five points of the Vipers, 72-67, midway through the third quarter. However, RGV held on to control to outscore the Spurs 33-23 in the quarter. The Vipers held a 91-75 at the end of the third quarter.

The score tied twice during the final frame as Austin fought to take the lead. Thomas tied the game at 98 points with 5:50 on the clock. However, Harrell responded with a jump shot to put RGV on top 100-98. Harrell's 16 fourth quarter points helped the Vipers maintain control for the 119-112 win.

The Vipers travel to Oklahoma City to face the Blue Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. (CST). Then, the team returns home Saturday, Jan. 30 for a 7 p.m. game versus the Texas Legends, presented by United Healthcare. The Vipers and KRGV are teaming up once again this season to keep the Valley warm. Fans can bring a gently used coat to the Vipers' Jan. 30 home game at State Farm Arena, and receive one free ticket to the game.

 For more information about the Vipers or purchase tickets, call the Vipers at 956-972-1144 or visit RGVipers.com.

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