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Westchester Knicks Step One Game Closer to Playoff Berth with Win over Raptors 905

Published on March 26, 2016 under NBA G League (G League)
Westchester Knicks News Release


MISSISSAUGA - The Westchester Knicks (26-20), the official NBA Development League affiliate of the New York Knickerbockers, came one step closer to a playoff berth with a revengeful win over the Raptors 905 (20-27), closing out the season series with a 103-98 win.

Reeling from Thursday's loss, the Knicks went back-and-forth with the Raptors to start the first. Westchester's Jordan Bachynski dropped 10 points in the quarter, but the Raptors surged ahead and used an 8-2 run to close out the quarter with an eight-point lead. The Knicks held the home team to just 14 points in the second quarter, pulling within three to end the first half.

Westchester racked up 34 points off 64 percent shooting in the third, once again holding the Raptors to just 14 points. Taking as much as an 18-point lead, the Knicks ended the quarter with a comfortable 13-point advantage. The Raptors attempted a comeback with 35 points in the fourth, but they were unable to overcome the lackluster performance in the previous two quarters. Westchester held on for the win, the final score 103-98.

Three Knicks notched double-doubles and all five starters reached double-digits in the win. Jordan Bachynski finished with a game high 24 points and 12 rebounds, also recording three blocks. Jimmer Fredette dropped in 17 points and 11 assists while Keith Wright had 10 points and as many rebounds. New York Knicks assignee Cleanthony Early finished with 18 points and seven rebounds, with Travis Trice II had 12 points and five each of assists and rebounds.

Scott Suggs paced Raptors 905 with 23 points, adding five assists, two rebounds and two steals. Davion Barry had 21 points and four assists, while E. J. Singler contributed 16 points off the bench. Sim Bhullar just missed a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds, also recording two blocks.

The Westchester Knicks are back home for a Monday night match-up against the Canton Charge, the Cleveland Cavaliers' affiliate, on March 28 at 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on MSG+ and on the NBA Development League's YouTube channel.

Tickets for the Westchester Knicks are on sale now at Ticketmaster outlets and the Westchester County Center Box Office. For information on season tickets, partial plans, and group tickets, visit WestchesterKnicks.com or call (914) 559-6889. Fans can stay up-to-date on team news by following the team at: @wcknicks on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat and on Facebook at facebook.com/wcknicks.

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