Reno Bighorns vs. Bakersfield Jam, April 2, 2016

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BIGHORNS DEFEAT THE JAM IN FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME

RENO, NV —- The 2015-16 NBA D-League Pacific Division Champion Reno Bighorns (33-17) defeated the Bakersfield Jam (22-28) 133-127 during their final regular season game of the 2015-16 season Saturday night at the Reno Events Center.

Kadeem Jack recorded a double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Bighorns. Akeem Richmond notched 27 points and six rebounds as Ricky Ledo had 19 points and two rebounds. David Stockton totaled 18 points and four assists.

Deonte Burton led the Jam with 24 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Xavier Silas totaled 23 points and seven rebounds while Renaldo Major added 21 points, six rebounds and three assists for the Jam.

The Bighorns opened up the game going on a 7-2 run behind two triples in the first minute of play from Ledo. The teams would exchange the lead and tie twice in a matter of two minutes before the Jam would take control of the lead after a lay-up from Burton. The Bighorns would close the deficit to one-point after a three sunk from Richmond with one minute to play. The Bighorns would end the first trailing the Jam 33-30.

Ledo would connect with a three in the opening seconds of the second quarter before the Bighorns would go on a 12-4 run, tying the score at 42 with 9:26 remaining in the first half. The Bighorns would chip away at the Jam making it a tied game two more times in the quarter. The Bighorns would go into the locker room trailing the Jam 74-67. Jack would score 13 of his 28 points in the second going 4-4 from the field.

The Jam would open the second half on a 6-2 run before the Bighorns would respond with an 11-4 run making it a two-point game at the seven minute mark. The Jam would have a 17-point lead over the Bighorns with five minutes on the clock, giving the Jam their biggest lead of the night. The Bighorns would go on an 8-2 run at the end of the quarter making it 103-101 at the end of the third with the Bighorns trailing the Jam.

The fourth quarter was a tightly contest battle, with five ties and five lead changes. The Bighorns would tie the game at 109 with eight minutes left to play. After a three from Richmond, the Bighorns would take control of the lead for the first time since the first quarter with a 115-113 advantage over the Jam with 5:30 left in play. The Jam would control the lead two more times in the quarter before the Bighorns would go on a 7-2 run to earn a 133-127 victory over the Jam.

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About the Reno Bighorns:

The Reno Bighorns are a member of the NBA Development League, the official minor league of the NBA. The Bighorns are affiliated with the Sacramento Kings. Season tickets for the 2015-16 season are on sale now! For more information, call the Bighorns front office at 775-853-8220 or visit RenoBighorns.com. Follow us on Twitter @renobighorns and “like” the Bighorns on Facebook at facebook.com/bighornshoops. The NBA Development League is the NBA’s official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. Featuring 19 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2015-16 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. An all-time high 38 percent of all NBA players at the end of the 2014-15 season boasted NBA D-League experience. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA D-League games on –nbadleague.com.

 

Reno Bighorns vs. Bakersfield Jam, April 1, 2016

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THE BIGHORNS SPREAD THE JAM THIN

RENO, NV —- The 2015-16 NBA D-League Pacific Division Champion Reno Bighorns (32-17) defeated the Bakersfield Jam (22-27) 130-124 Friday night at the Reno Events Center.

Ricky Ledo netted 30 points grabbed six rebounds and added two assists to lead the Bighorns. David Stockton notched 29 points and six assists as Kadeem Jack had 21 points and six rebounds. Erick Green followed Jack closely with 15 points, five rebounds and four assists

Terrico White led the Jam with 25 points, four rebounds and five assists. Cory Jefferson logged a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Kyle Casey had 19 points and seven rebounds.

The Bighorns took control of the game with a 20-13 lead over the Jam midway through the first quarter after a dunk by Jack. Jack would end the quarter with 10 points behind a 4-5 shooting effort. The Bighorns ­would go into the second quarter with a 41-36 lead.

The Bighorns maintained their advantage over the Jam opening the second on a 7-2 run giving the Bighorns an early 51-42 lead with 10:00 remaining in the second half. The Bighorns would lead the Jam by 10 after a three from Ledo midway through the quarter. The Jam would close the deficit to five but would lose the frame 37-34. The Bighorns would lead the Jam 78-70 going into the locker room at the half. Ledo would score 18 of his 30 points in the second quarter.

The Bighorns shot 63.2% the first half.

The Jam would chip away at the Bighorns going on a 7-2 run early in the third quarter. The Jam would take control of the lead for the second time in the contest with a 102-101 advantage over the Bighorns going into the final quarter.

The Bighorns would open the fourth quarter going on an 11-3 run to lead the Jam 112-105 early in the fourth. With 6:00 remaining in play, the Bighorns would net three triples in 1:30, making it a 121-110 game at the four minute mark. The Jam would go on an 8-4 run late in the quarter closing the deficit to seven points. The Bighorns would not relinquish the lead, earning a 130-124 victory over the Jam.

The Bighorns return to the Reno Events Center Saturday, Apr. 2 to again host the Jam at 7 p.m. for their final regular season game.

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About the Reno Bighorns: 

The Reno Bighorns are a member of the NBA Development League, the official minor league of the NBA. The Bighorns are affiliated with the Sacramento Kings. Season tickets for the 2015-16 season are on sale now! For more information, call the Bighorns front office at 775-853-8220 or visit RenoBighorns.com. Follow us on Twitter @renobighorns and “like” the Bighorns on Facebook at facebook.com/bighornshoops. The NBA Development League is the NBA’s official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. Featuring 19 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2015-16 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. An all-time high 38 percent of all NBA players at the end of the 2014-15 season boasted NBA D-League experience. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA D-League games on nbadleague.com

Reno Bighorns vs. Bakersfield Jam, December 30, 2015

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2014-2015 NBA D-League, Reno Bighorns vs. Bakersfield Jam, March 31, 2015

With nothing on the line but pride (Reno has been eliminated from a playoff opportunity), the Reno Bighorns let the legs of “The System” run on the Bakersfield Jam and they ran away with a victory 131-105.  The Bighorns looked to be running on all cylinders with Coby Karl and David Stockton both recording triple doubles (both with 26 points)! Dar Tucker led the Bighorns in scoring with 29 points.  Sim Bhullar contributed 19 points and five blocked shots.  What a great “last of the season” home victory for the Bighorns!

Here are some image from the night.  I set up two remotes tonight, one in the catwalks above and one behind the backboard.  I’m a little sad to see the season come to a close, seems like it just started… already looking forward to next season!  Go Bighorns!

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2014-2015 NBA D-League, Reno Bighorns vs. Bakersfield Jam, February 8, 2015

Tough loss for the Bighorns tonight 139-137 to the Bakersfield Jam.  The Jam are in first place in the West right now so the win would have helped the Bighorns in the standings a wee touch…

The game went down to some last second heroics of Bakersfield’s Archie Goodwin, he finished with 35 points on the night so he certainly made his mark on the game, right down to the last three seconds and the game winning bucket.

Here are the images…