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G League Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Vipers Stay Undefeated at Home

December 17, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release


HIDALGO, TEXAS - The defending NBA Development League champion Rio Grande Valley Vipers beat the Bakersfield Jam 111-99 on Friday in front of a crowd of 4,400 to move to 4-0 at State Farm Arena this season.

The Vipers (6-4) jumped out to an 11-3 lead in the opening four minutes. Mouhammad Faye, making his first start of the season, had five points and three rebounds during the run. The Vipers poured it on from there, and led by as many as 22 in the first half.

Faye finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds and two blocked shots for his first career double-double.

The Jam (6-6) outscored the Vipers 32-23 in the third quarter as Trey Johnson scored 13 of his 25 points and former-Viper Kenny Taylor (2007-08 season) hit four of his five three-pointers while scoring 14 of his 17 points.

The Vipers held Johnson to four points and Taylor to zero while outscoring the Jam 21-17 in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

The Vipers were led in scoring by adidas player of the game Patrick Sullivan, who scored a career-high 23 points to go with seven rebounds and a career-high five blocked shots. Richard Roby contributed 18 points while Terrel Harris finished with 15 points.

Marqus Blakely played well for the Jam, scoring 18 points.

The Vipers and Jam play again on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at State Farm Arena. Acrobat Fletcher Runyan will perform at halftime. Fans are encouraged to bring new toys to donate to the Salvation Army toy drive.

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