Xplosion fall just short to Rockers
November 9, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Pittsburgh Xplosion News Release
The visiting Cleveland Rockers defeated the Pittsburgh Xplosion 116-112 in an ABA game at Mellon Arena tonight.
Xplosion forward Josh Murray led all scorers with 38 points. For the Xplosion, Armon Gilliam added 19 points and 10 rebounds, Darryl Hepburn chipped in 15 points and Isaac Jefferson snared 14 rebounds. Coleco Buie had 6 assists for the Xplosion.
Forward Omar Wesley led the Rockers with 25 points and 15 rebounds. Guards Damon Stringer and Jamaal Harris each scored 16 and each player recorded 5 assists for the Rockers.
The Xplosion fell to 0-2 on the season as the Rockers evened their record to 1-1. The Xplosion's next home game is Friday, Nov. 25 against the Kentucky Colonels at the Peterson Events Center.
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