Reno Bighorn Guard RICKY LEDO (1) drives against Los Angeles D-Fender Guard VANDER BLUE (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ERICK GREEN (18) soars to the hoop during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RICKY LEDO (1) drives against Los Angeles D-Fender Guard VANDER BLUE (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RICKY LEDO (1) shoots over Los Angeles D-Fender Guard JOSH MAGETTE (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RICKY LEDO (1) shoots as Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JUSTIN HARPER (23) attempts to block his shot during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard DAVID STOCKTON (7) drives against Los Angeles D-Fender Guard ANDRE INGRAM (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ERICK GREEN (18) shoots from outside against Los Angeles D-Fender Guard JOSH MAGETTE (9) and Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JUSTIN HAWKINS (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ERICK GREEN (18) shoots over Los Angeles D-Fender Forward RYAN GOMES (33) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ERICK GREEN (18) drives into Los Angeles D-Fender Guard ANDRE INGRAM (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ERICK GREEN (18) shoots over Los Angeles D-Fender Guard ANDRE INGRAM (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Lady Bighorn Dancer Sarah performs during a break in the action of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Lady Bighorn Dancer Sarah performs during a break in the action of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ERICK GREEN (18) shoots a free-throw during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RICKY LEDO (1) drives against Los Angeles D-Fender Guard VANDER BLUE (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RICKY LEDO (1) drives after a steal during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RICKY LEDO (1) drives against Los Angeles D-Fender Guard KENNETH SMITH (8) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RICKY LEDO (1) drives past Los Angeles D-Fender Guard KENNETH SMITH (8) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RICKY LEDO (1) shoots a reverse layup against Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JUSTIN HARPER (23) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ERICK GREEN (18) shoots over Los Angeles D-Fender Guard ANDRE INGRAM (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JUSTIN HARPER (23) works in the paint against Reno Bighorn Guard MARK TYNDALE (14) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Forward RYAN GOMES (33) works under the hoop against Reno Bighorn Guard REGGIE HEARN (17) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JUSTIN HARPER (23) takes a rest after being fouled during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Forward RYAN GOMES (33) shoots a free-throw during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Guard VANDER BLUE (0) elevates to shoot over Reno Bighorn Guard MARK TYNDALE (14) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Guard VANDER BLUE (0) elevates to shoot over Reno Bighorn Guard MARK TYNDALE (14) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Guard VANDER BLUE (0) drives against Reno Bighorn Guard CLIFF HAMMONDS (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JUSTIN HARPER (23) shoots over Reno Bighorn Guard CLIFF HAMMONDS (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Guard VANDER BLUE (0) shoots over Reno Bighorn Guard CLIFF HAMMONDS (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Guard ANDRE INGRAM (7) drives past Reno Bighorn Guard REGGIE HEARN (17) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JUSTIN HARPER (23) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JUSTIN HARPER (23) works toward the hoop against Reno Bighorn Guard REGGIE HEARN (17) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Lady Bighorn Dancer Winter performs during a break in action of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Lady Bighorn Dancer Alix performs during a break in action of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Lady Bighorn Dancer Alix performs during a break in action of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Lady Bighorn Dancer Alix performs during a break in action of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Lady Bighorn Dancer Kelsey performs during a break in action of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Forward LAZAR HAYWARD (19) soars toward the hoop against Reno Bighorn Guard ERICK GREEN (18) and Reno Bighorn Guard REGGIE HEARN (17) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Forward RYAN GOMES (33) drives against Reno Bighorn Forward KADEEM JACK (32) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Forward RYAN GOMES (33) shoots a free-throw during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Guard JOSH MAGETTE (9) drives against Reno Bighorn Guard DAVID STOCKTON (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Los Angeles D-Fender Guard JOSH MAGETTE (9) shoots against Reno Bighorn Guard DAVID STOCKTON (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ERICK GREEN (18) shoot for three against Los Angeles D-Fender Guard ANDRE INGRAM (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Los Angeles D-Fenders await the referee review to decide the fate of the the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Veteran Los Angeles D-Fender Forward RYAN GOMES (33) shares some words of encouragement to Reno Bighorn Guard ERICK GREEN (18) after the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
BIGHORNS FALL AT THE LAST SECOND IN DECISIVE GAME 3
RENO, NV—- Despite a last second three attempt from Ledo, the 2015-16 NBA D-League Pacific Division Champion Reno Bighorns fell 111-108 to the Los Angeles D-Fenders during Game 3 in the First Round of the 2016 Western Conference Semi-Finals Tuesday Night at the Reno Events Center.
Erick Green recorded 33 points, four rebounds and two assists to lead the Bighorns. Ricky Ledo followed Green closely with 23 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Kadeem Jack tallied 17 points and nine rebounds as David Stockton had 10 points, two rebounds and six assists.
Vander Blue led the D-Fenders with 27 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Ryan Gomes notched 20 points, four rebounds and two assists while Josh Magette added 16 points and seven rebounds.
The first quarter was a tightly contested battle that saw seven lead changes and four ties. The D-Fenders would get the first points in the game after a three from Magette in the opening seconds. The two teams would keep the score tight until the Bighorns would go on a 12-6 run giving them a 29-22 lead with 1:06 left in the first. The Bighorns would win the frame 29-26.
The Bighorns opened up the second quarter going on a 6-2 run. The D-Fenders would come back to tie the game at 36 with 8:36 left in the first half. The Bighorns went on a 8-3 run to get a 44-39 advantage over the D-Fenders. The D-Fenders would take control of the lead at the 4:40 mark before Luke Martinez would connect with a corner triple and Jack would hit a lay-up to give the Bighorns a 56-51 lead over the D-Fenders. The Bighorns would go into the locker room at the half leading the D-Fenders 62-59.
The two teams exchanged the lead 11 times and tied 11 times in the first half.
The Bighorns opened up the third quarter on a 12-5 run taking an early 74-64 lead. The D-Fenders responded with a 12-5 run with 2:30 on the clock. The frame was a low scoring affair with the Bighorns losing the third 21-19.
The teams would match each other point-for-point in the final frame with each team going on a 8-7 run to open the fourth. A jumper from Stockton would give the Bighorns a three-point advantage with 9:00 remaining in play. The D-Fenders would retake the lead after a lay-up from Speedy Smith and a triple from Gomes. A quick 4-2 run by the Bighorns would again give them control of the lead. Magette would hit a triple at the 3:00 mark before Green would respond with a deep triple with 2:30 left on the clock. The D-Fenders would go on a 8-4 run to make the score 109-105 with 27 seconds left in play. A fade away three from Green with 11.8 seconds on the clock would close the Bighorns deficit to 109-108. The D-Fenders would go to the line to hit two free-throws before Ledo would sink a triple out of regulation time. The Bighorns would fall 111-108 to the D-Fenders to end their 2015-16 season.
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