Wizards Sweep at Home
December 18, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Dakota Wizards News Release
Bismarck, N.D. (Dec. 18, 2010) - The Dakota Wizards (3-9) defeated the Texas Legends (6-5) 101-95 Saturday night at the Bismarck Civic Center and sweep the weekend series. Vernon Hamilton led the way for Dakota coming off the bench to score a game high 24 points
The Wizards led 22-18 at the end of the first quarter and would hold the lead throughout much of the second quarter. The Legends tied the game at 35 on a three point play by Justin Dentmon with 5:00 minutes to play in the quarter but the Wizards would go on a 5-0 run to end the quarter and lead 50-45 at the break.
The Legends cut into the lead early in the third quarter and took the lead with 7:15 left on two Justin Dentmon free throws. Dakota battled back and would regain late in third on two Mike Anderson free throws and would lead 74-72 at the end of three. Dakota would go on a 12-0 run to start the fourth and would lead 86-72 with 9:00 minutes left. Texas would battle back and cut the lead to 91-87 with 3:30 left in the game. Vernon Hamilton would hit back to back big three pointers down the stretch to help secure the 101-95 victory for the Wizards. Hamilton scored 10 of his game high 24 points in the final quarter.
Mike Anderson recorded his first double-double of the season for Dakota (3-9) scoring 20 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Memphis Grizzlies assignee DeMarre Carroll chipped in 19 points.
Sean Williams would lead the way for the Legends (6-5) scoring 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
The Wizards will return to action on Christmas Day as they travel to Sioux Falls to take on the Skyforce.
Season tickets and 5-ticket flex packs for the 2010-11 season are on sale. Single game tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster or the Civic Center Box Office. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information contact the Dakota Wizards at (701) 258-2255.
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