Wizards Roll Past Jam
February 29, 2012 - NBA G League (G League)
Dakota Wizards News Release
Bismarck, N.D. (Feb. 29, 2012) - Dakota spoiled Renaldo Major's return "home" and extended their winning streak to 6 defeating the Bakersfield Jam on Wednesday night, 116-94. Marcus Dove made his presence known early and often finishing the game with a game-high 31 points on 11-14 shooting from the field and 9-9 from the free throw line. Dove also snagged 11 rebounds on the night.
Bakersfield stormed out of the gates putting Dakota in a hole early, 18-8. A Stefhon Hannah 3-point basket sandwiched in between two monstrous dunks by Dove gave the Wizards their first lead of the game at 27-25 with a 2:47 left in the first quarter. The Wizards never looked back from there ending the quarter with a 3-point lead, 36-33. Dove continued his dominance in the second quarter with Dakota pushing their lead to as many as 19 before going on a 14-6 run to end the half with the Wizards leading 68-57. Dove was perfect from the field in the first half shooting 7-7 from the field as well as the free throw line.
Both teams struggled to find their groove in the 3rd quarter. Dakota extended their lead to 26 on a Dove lay-up but once again Bakersfield fought their way back to get within 14 points heading into the final quarter. Back-to-back fade away jumpers from Golden State Warriors assignee, Jeremy Tyler, gave the Wizards an 18 point lead and the Jam never got any closer.
Edwin Ubiles continued his strong play finishing with 26 points on 11 for 19 from the field and grabbed 6 rebounds. Jeremy Tyler chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds on the night.
Bakersfield had 6 of their 9 players finish in double figures led by Derrick Byers with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Renaldo Major tossed in 15.
Dakota moves to 19-14 on the season. They look to extend their winning streak as they take on the Ft. Wayne Mad Ants on Friday before returning home for a two game series with the Idaho Stampede on Sunday and Monday.
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