G League Iowa Wolves

Wolves Fall to Undefeated Blue Coats

Published on February 17, 2021 under NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release


ORLANDO, FL - The Iowa Wolves (0-5), the NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves, dropped their fifth contest of the season, falling to the undefeated Delaware Blue Coats (5-0), by a score of 111-133 tonight at AdventHealth Arena.

It was a balanced effort from both teams in the first half, with Iowa shooting 52.2% from the field in the first half, while the Blue Coats shot 51.2%. Delaware held the slight advantage at halftime, leading 65-58, largely due to a 62.5% free throw advantage over Iowa's 50%. Canyon Barry led Iowa at the half with 16 points, hitting 4-of-7 from behind the arc, and 6-of-11 overall.

The Blue Coats took over in the 3rd quarter, going on a 24-to-11 run in the first 8:00 of the period. Overall Delaware outscored Iowa 38-20 in the quarter. Iowa paced with Delaware 33-30 in the fourth quarter but could not overcome the early game lead by Delaware.

Lindell Wigginton led Iowa with 19 points and added 5 assists. Zylan Cheatham added a season-high 10 points and led Iowa with 9 rebounds. Five other Wolves also contributed double digits in points scored in the loss.

Paul Reed tallied a double-double to lead Delaware with 27 points and 14 rebounds. Reed tied Jordan Bone with 6 assists. Bone also added 23 points, coming off the bench.

The Wolves will take on the Greensboro Swarm tomorrow, Thursday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. CT at The Field House.

Contact Information: Randi Burrell, Randi.Burrell@IAWolves.com, 515-564-8554

Iowa Wolves Highlights vs. Delaware 2/17/21 -

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Lindell Wigginton highlights vs. Delaware 2/17/21 --

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For tonight's box score against the Delaware Blue Coats, click here:

https://statsdmz.nba.com/pdfs/20210217/20210217_DELIWA_book.pdf

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