Well-Balanced Attack Leads to Jam Victory Over Vipers
Published on March 18, 2012 under NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
BAKERSFIELD - The Bakersfield Jam (24-17) shot 54.2% from the field and had 32 assists en route to a 113-98 win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (22-21) Friday night at the Jam Events Center. The Jam had seven players score in double figures.
Bakersfield led by four points (57-53) at halftime and maintained that lead for the rest of the game. The Jam extended their four point lead to as many as 15 in the second half, due to great shooting as the Jam shot 59 percent from the field in the second half compared to the Vipers 34.7%. Great ball movement by the Jam allowed them to get open shots, which built a great rhythm offensively and defensively throughout the game. Brian Butch recorded his sixth double-double in eight games with the Jam scoring 19 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and adding four assists as well. Trey Johnson recorded a double-double as well scoring 16 points and dishing out a team season-high 12 assists. Derrick Byars and Adrian Thomas each contributed 11 points while Renaldo Major finished the night with 14 points and six rebounds. Adam Koch had 13 points and Jeremy Wise added 10 points and 9 assists for the Jam.
The Vipers were led in scoring by Jermaine Taylor with 23. Tyren Johnson recorded a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Damian Saunders also had a double- double on the night with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Bakersfield will hit the road next to Sioux Falls where they will play a two-game series against the Skyforce on March 23rd and 24th at 5:00 p.m. PT.
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