G League Iowa Wolves

Wizards Own Boards, Defeat Energy 108-96

Published on February 4, 2012 under NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release


DES MOINES, IA - The 2011 NBA D-League Champion Iowa Energy were outrebounded 57 to 39 as the Dakota Wizards defeated the Energy 108-96 Saturday night in Des Moines.

Dakota led 52-49 in a tight 1st half as Golden State Warriors assignee Chris Wright scored 10 early points.

The Wizards, who improve to 12-13 on the season with the win, extended the lead to 84-71 on a Justin Johnson jumper to end the 3rd quarter. Iowa battled back in the 4th, using a 9-2 run midway through the quarter to draw to within five points at 92-87. After a block by Andrew Drevo gave Iowa the ball again, the Energy couldn't convert on two attempts. Dakota immediately went on a 7-0 run of their own, capped by an emphatic dunk by Wright, to put the game away.

Iowa was led by Moses Ehambe's 18 points while Drevo added 17. The loss drops Iowa to 18-8 on the year.

Dakota was led by Wright's 19 point, 12 rebound effort. Guard Maurice Baker added 19 points of his own on the night.

The Wizards outscored the Energy by an astonishing 31-0 margin on 2nd chance opportunities.

Iowa hosts Dakota again on Friday, February 10th at 7pm. Tickets are available at 564-8550, www.IowaNBA.com or the arena box office.

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