Wizards Win 10th Straight At Home
January 22, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Dakota Wizards News Release
BISMARCK, N.D. January 22, 2008: In a back and forth game that featured ten lead changes and three technical fouls the Wizards win a thriller over the Los Angeles D-Fenders 98-96 at the Bismarck Civic Center.
The Wizards led 98-92 with 1:04 left in the game before giving up two easy LA baskets in the lane to trim the Wizards led to two. D-Fenders guard Brian Chase misfired on a wide-open three-point attempt from the top of the key with only seconds remaining that would have given LA the led. Wizards forward Will Frisby's rebound sealed the victory for Dakota to move them to 16-8 on the season.
"We really wanted to win this game", Said Wizards head coach Duane Ticknor. " When we lost one down at their place we were embarrassed, so to get them here and show them the team we really are, It's a good feeling and I am very proud of our guys".
Dakota was led in scoring by forward Carlos Powell's game high 25 points. Wizards center Kevin Lyde nailed his fourth straight double double hitting 16 points while pulling down 11 rebounds in the victory. Guard Dontell Jefferson put in 16 points to go with his five assists and four steals, while guard Blake Ahearn added 15 points off the bench.
Los Angeles, drops to 15-6 on the season and were led in scoring by guard Wendell White and forward Devin Green who both finished with 18 points. White also notched his third double double of the year grabbing 10 rebounds while forward Stephane Lasme nabbed a game high 14 boards in the loss.
The Wizards hit the road for a stretch as they play Tulsa on Thursday, then hit Colorado, Albuquerque and Bakersfield before returning home to face the Austin Toros on February 5th. Los Angeles travels to Idaho for a pair of divisional games on Thursday and Saturday.
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