Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) drives against Oklahoma City Blue Forward KAMERON WOODS (31) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) looks to pass against Oklahoma City Blue Forward KAMERON WOODS (31) and Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) drives past Oklahoma City Blue Guard ALEX CARUSO (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard REGGIE HEARN (37) drives past Oklahoma City Blue Forward KAMERON WOODS (31) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard REGGIE HEARN (37) shoots against Oklahoma City Blue Forward JOSH HUESTIS (34) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) drives past Oklahoma City Blue Guard ALEX CARUSO (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) shoots over Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) drives past Oklahoma City Blue Forward JOSH HUESTIS (34) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Lady Bighorn Dancers perform during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Forward WILL DAVIS II (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) works against Oklahoma City Blue Guard DANIEL HAMILTON (25) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Forward CHANE BEHANAN (24) works against Oklahoma City Blue Forward JOSH HUESTIS (34) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard PE’SHON HOWARD (5) drives past Oklahoma City Blue Forward MYKE HENRY (4) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RENALDO MAJOR (7) shoots a layup against Oklahoma City Blue Center KALEB TARCZEWSKI (41) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) shoots over Oklahoma City Blue Forward JOSH HUESTIS (34) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Lady Bighorn Dancers perform during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Guard CAMERON PAYNE (22) drives into a sea of Bighorns, Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19), Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) and Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Guard CAMERON PAYNE (22) shoots over Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Guard CAMERON PAYNE (22) drives past Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) after a pick by Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Guard ALEX CARUSO (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) shoots against Oklahoma City Blue Forward JOSH HUESTIS (34) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard PE’SHON HOWARD (5) drives against Oklahoma City Blue Forward MYKE HENRY (4) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Guard DANIEL HAMILTON (25) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Guard DANIEL HAMILTON (25) drives against Reno Bighorn Guard PE’SHON HOWARD (5) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Thursday, January 5, 2017 Kyle Jones: kjones@renobighorns.com
BIGHORNS FALL TO OKLAHOMA CITY
RENO. Nev.—- The Reno Bighorns (6-13) fell to the Oklahoma City Blue (14-7) 123-94 Thursday night at the Reno Events Center.
Kings Assignment Player Skal Labissiere led the Bighorns with 19 points and seven rebounds while Renaldo Major notched 18 points, four rebounds and three assists. Kings assignee Georgios Papagiannis scored 12 points and added six rebounds.
Josh Huestis paced the Blue with 23 points, seven rebounds and two assists while Cameron Payne totaled 22 points and four assists.
The first quarter proved to be a tightly-contested battle that saw five lead changes and three ties. The Blue ended the frame with a narrow 23-22 lead over the Bighorns.
The Blue opened up the second quarter going on a 11-2 run to hold a 10 point advantage over the Bighorns. The Bighorns rallied back to edge the Blue 46-45 at the 1:00 mark before Kameron Woods made a lay-up to give the Blue a 48-45 lead at the half.
Oklahoma City heated up coming out of the break, leading by as many as 28 points in the third quarter. The Bighorns would never regain the advantage in the second half, falling 123-94.
The Bighorns return to the Reno Events Center to host the Northern Arizona Suns on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the contest will begin at $12. Fans can visit renobighorns.com to purchase tickets or call the Bighorns front office at 775-853-8220.
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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 2016-17 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 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 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 2015-16 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 Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (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 ISAIAH COUSINS (10) shoots from outside 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 REGGIE HEARN (37) shoots for three 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 Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) shoots over Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JEFF AYRES (22) 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 LAMAR PATTERSON (13) shoots over 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 Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) shoots over 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 Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) shoots over Los Angeles D-Fender Forward TRAVIS WEAR (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.
Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) shoot over Los Angeles D-Fender Forward TRAVIS WEAR (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.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) shoots over Los Angeles D-Fender Guard JULIAN JACOBS (5) 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 LAMAR PATTERSON (13) drives past Los Angeles D-Fender Guard JILIAN JACOBS (5) 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 JAMAL BRANCH (21) drives past Los Angeles D-Fender Forward TRAVIS WEAR (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.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) drives past 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 LAMAR PATTERSON (13) drives 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 RENALDO MAJOR (7) flies to the hoop against Los Angeles D-Fender Forward TRAVIS WEAR (21) and Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JEFF AYRES (22) 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 LAMAR PATTERSON (13) 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 Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) works against Los Angeles D-Fender Forward TRAVIS WEAR (21) and Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JEFF AYRES (22) 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 DAVID NWABA (11) shoots an off balance shot against Reno Bighorn Guard REGGIE HEARN (37) with Los Angeles D-Fender Forward JUSTIN HARPER (23) and Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) working for position 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 past Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) 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) 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 past Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) 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) attempts a shot against Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) 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 SPEEDY SMITH (2) passes the ball 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 Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) 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 Lady Bighorn Dancers 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 Lady Bighorn Dancers 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 Lady Bighorn Dancers 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 SPEEDY SMITH (2) 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) 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 a layup against Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) and Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) 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 DAVID NWABA (11) 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.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Kyle Jones: kjones@renobighorns.com
PATTERSON’S 33 POINTS NOT ENOUGH TO HOLD OFF LA
RENO. Nev.—- The Reno Bighorns (6-12) fell to the Los Angeles D-Fenders (15-5) 125-118 Tuesday night at the Reno Events Center.
Kings Affiliate Player Lamar Patterson led the Bighorns with 33 points (11/19 FG), five rebounds, six assists and three steals while affiliate player Isaiah Cousins totaled 22 points four rebounds and six assists. Kings Assignment Player Georgios Papagiannis followed Cousins closely notching 19 points and nine rebounds.
Vander Blue paced the D-Fenders with 26 points and three rebounds and three assists while Josh Magette recorded a double-double with 22 points, 10 assists and four rebounds.
The first quarter was a tightly contested battle that saw four lead changes and two ties. The teams exchanged buckets knotting the score up at eight with 9:21 to play in the first quarter. The D-Fenders took a 10-8 lead before Hearn sank a triple to retake the lead. The teams remained scoreless for two minutes until the Bighorns went on a 12-3 run spurred by a lay-up from Papagiannis to take a 10-point advantage over the D-Fenders. The D-Fenders responded with a 12-3 run to edge the Bighorns 25-24 with 2:50 left to play in the first frame. Patterson would score two triples and a free-throw to give the Bighorns a 32-26 lead heading into the second quarter.
The Bighorns held their advantage over the D-Fenders until the D-Fenders tied the game at 45 mid-way through the frame before taking control of the lead after a lay-up from Blue. The D-Fenders pulled away by as many as eight to end the first half with a 60-52 lead.
The battle continued through the third quarter, though the D-Fenders would continue to hold the edge. A three-pointer from Patterson with 5:40 left in the third frame cut the Bighorns deficit to five points. The D-Fenders entered the final frame with a 97-87 lead.
In the opening minute of the final frame, Patterson hit a triple. Despite the Bighorns winning the frame 31-28, the D-fenders would preserve control of the game throughout the fourth quarter to defeat the Bighorns 125-118.
The Bighorns return home to host the Oklahoma City Blue on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the contest will begin at $12. Fans can visit renobighorns.com to purchase tickets or call the Bighorns front office at 775-853-8220.
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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 2016-17 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 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 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 2015-16 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.
A pregame ceremonial tip off by US Olympic Gymnast JAKE DALTON with Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) and Austin Spurs Forward CORY JEFFERSON (40) before the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno local US Olympic Gymnast JAKE DALTON before the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Lady Bighorns bringing the Holiday Spirit to the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) shoots over Austin Spurs Forward CORY JEFFERSON (40) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) drives against Austin Spurs Guard DEJOUNTE MURRAY (5) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) drives against Austin Spurs Guard DEJOUNTE MURRAY (5) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) drives against Austin Spurs Forward LIVIO JEAN-CHARLES (35) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard PE’SHON HOWARD (5) drives against Austin Spurs Guard JEFF LEDBETTER (8) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard PE’SHON HOWARD (5) is fouled on his way through the middle by Austin Spurs Forward LIVIO JEAN-CHARLES (35) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard PE’SHON HOWARD (5) shoots from outside during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) drives against Austin Spurs Guard JEFF LEDBETTER (8) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) shoots for three over Austin Spurs Forward LIVIO JEAN-CHARLES (35) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Forward CORY JEFFERSON (40) shoots against Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) and Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Guard DEJOUNTE MURRAY (5) works in the paint against Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) slaps the ball away from Austin Spurs Guard DEJOUNTE MURRAY (5) as Reno Bighorn Guard REGGIE HEARN (37) watches during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Guard DEJOUNTE MURRAY (5) shoots from the corner as Reno Bighorn Coach SCOTT SCHROEDER shows his players what to do during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Forward JARELL EDDIE (16) drives past Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Guard JEFF LEDBETTER (8) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Forward LIVIO JEAN-CHARLES (35) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Guard BRYN FORBES (14) drives against Reno Bighorn Guard PE’SHON HOWARD (5) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Forward CHARLES GARCIA (33) is sandwiched between Reno Bighorn Forward WILL DAVIS II (0) and Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Forward CHARLES GARCIA (33) is sandwiched between Reno Bighorn Forward WILL DAVIS II (0) and Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Forward CHARLES GARCIA (33) drives against Reno Bighorn Forward WILL DAVIS II (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Lady Bighorn Dancers perform during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Lady Bighorn Dancers perform during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Lady Bighorn Dancers perform during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Lady Bighorn Dancers perform during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Lady Bighorn Dancers perform during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Lady Bighorn Dancers perform during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Forward CHARLES GARCIA (33) shoots over Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) and Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Austin Spurs Guard DEMETRI MCCAMEY (11) drives against Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) shoots during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard REGGIE HEARN (37) seals the game with an overtime freethrow during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Spurs at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Wednesday, December 22, 2016 Kyle Jones: kjones@renobighorns.com
BIGHORNS WIN OVERTIME THRILLER AGAINST AUSTIN
RENO, Nev.—- The Reno Bighorns (5-10) defeated the Austin Spurs (6-10) 108-105 Wednesday night at the Reno Events Center in overtime.
Sacramento Kings Affiliate Player Lamar Patterson led the Bighorns with 26 points, five rebounds and eight assists while Kings assignment player Skal Labissiere logged a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Kings assignee Georgios Papagiannis notched 15 points and nine rebounds as Reggie Hearn poured in 12 points and grabbed three rebounds.
Bryn Forbes paced the Spurs with 29 points and six rebounds while Dejounte Murray recorded a double-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.
The Spurs took control of the game early, leading the Bighorns by nine at the mid-way point of the first quarter. The Bighorns rallied back to close the deficit to four with 3:45 to play in the first frame. The Spurs won the frame 29-26. Papagiannis and Labissiere scored five points each.
The Bighorns kept the Spurs scoreless the first the first four and a half minutes of the second frame going on a 7-0 run to take a one-point advantage over the Spurs. The Spurs would retake control of the lead after Charles-Jean stepped to the line after being fouled by Labissiere. The Bighorns edged the Spurs 38-37 with 4:48 to play in the first half. The teams exchanged buckets with Hearn hitting a three with .30 in play before Murray scored a layup to give the Spurs a 51-44 lead heading into the locker room at the half.
The Bighorn chipped away at Austin’s lead tying the game at 58 at the 7:31 mark in the third quarter. Hearn sunk a three to give the Bighorns a three-point lead before the Spurs responded with a 12-3 run to hold a 70-63 lead with 3:58 on the clock. Despite threes from Pe’Shon Howard and Hearn, the Spurs had a 80-71 lead at the end of the third frame.
Forbes opened up the fourth quarter with a triple to give the Spurs a 12-point lead, their largest lead of the night. The teams battled for control of the game before Renaldo Major and Patterson scored triples less than a minute apart to make it a four-point with 3:12 to play in regulation. Spurs’ McCamey scored a free-throw with 2:26 to play in regulation. Labissiere and Patterson would both dunk giving the Bighorns a one point deficit at the 1:38 mark . Murray hit a jumper before Patterson scored a triple to knot the score up at 98 to force the game into overtime. The Bighorns won the fourth frame 27-18 behind Patterson’s 13 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3P).
Forbes sank a three early in the overtime frame to give Austin the lead. A jumper from Labissiere and a free-throw from Patterson tied the game a 101 before Cousins hit a jump shot and two free-throws to give the Bighorns a 105-101 lead with .43 in play. Jefferson sank a free-throw after being fouled by Papagiannis before Hearn was fouled twice making three free-throws giving the Bighorns a 108-102 lead. Forbes hit a three with .58 remaining in play. The Spurs would in-bound the ball but remained scoreless on the final possession securing a 108-105 Bighorns victory over the Spurs.
The Bighorns will next travel to Oklahoma to face the Oklahoma City Blue on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 5 P.M.
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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 2016-17 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 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 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 2015-16 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 Bighorn Guard RENALDO MAJOR (7) shoots for three during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RENALDO MAJOR (7) elevates toward the hoop during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Forward WILL DAVIS II (0) shoots over Iowa Energy Forward RAMON HARRIS (22) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) drives against Iowa Energy Guard CHRIS CRAWFORD (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) drives past Iowa Energy Guard KALIN LUCAS (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) drives past Iowa Energy Guard CHRIS CRAWFORD (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) shoots nearly alone in the corner for three during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) battles with Iowa Energy Forward QUINTON CHIEVOUS (11) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Iowa Energy Guard WAYNE SELDEN JR (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Iowa Energy Guard WAYNE SELDEN JR (7) shoots against Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Iowa Energy Forward QUINTON CHIEVOUS (11) protests as he forces his way to the key against Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Iowa Energy Guard TERRY WHISNANT (6) shoots from the corner against Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) shoots a layup against Iowa Energy Guard KALIN LUCAS (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard REGGIE HEARN (37) shoots for three during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard REGGIE HEARN (37) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Lady Bighorn Dancers positioned for the National Anthem before the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) tries to pass between Iowa Energy Forward PERRY JONES III (18) and Iowa Energy Guard WAYNE SELDEN JR (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) dunks during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) protests some contact from Iowa Energy Forward PERRY JONES III (18) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) tries to create a foul against Iowa Energy Forward MATT COSTELLO (24) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) drives past Iowa Energy Guard WAYNE SELDEN JR (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Iowa Energy at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Friday, December 9, 2016
Media Contacts: Kyle Jones: kjones@renobighorns.com
PATTERSON’S 35 POINTS PUSHES THE BIGHORNS PAST THE ENERGY
RENO, Nev. —- The Reno Bighorns (3-8) defeated to the Iowa Energy (2-9) 115-99 Friday night at the Reno Events Center.
Sacramento Kings Affiliate Player Lamar Patterson led the Bighorns with 35 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Kings affiliate player Isiah Cousins poured in 18 points, three rebounds and six steals as Kings assignee Skal Labissiere added 14 points and four rebounds for the Bighorns.
Kailin Lucas paced the Energy logging a double-double with 26 points, three rebounds and 10 assists as JaKarr Sampson totaled 16 points seven rebounds and three assists.
The Bighorns jumped out to an early 6-2 lead behind a jumper and dunk from Labissiere. After being knotted up at 14, the Bighorns went on a 19-4 run to lead the Energy 33-18 behind triples from Patterson and Renaldo Major with 3:00 remaining in the first frame. The Bighorns would control the remainder of the quarter to enter the second frame with a 37-27 lead.
Major sunk a triple in the opening seconds of the second frame to lead the Energy by 14. The Energy would match the Bighorns point for point until the Bighorns would go on an 8-0 run spurred by a three from Major. The Bighorns remained scoreless for a little less than three minutes to let the Energy cut the deficit to 10 points until Patterson hit a three at the 5:18 mark. The Energy’s Quinton Chievous drained a three with 5:02 left in play. The Bighorns responded with a three and two free throws from Patterson to lead the Energy by 17 with 3:07 to play in the first half. The Energy went on a 10-2 run to go in the locker room at the half trailing the Bighorns 63-54.
Patterson scored 22 points and added five rebounds and two assists in the first half while Major went 3-3 from behind the arc.
The Bighorns shot 55% from the field in the first half.
The Bighorns maintained their advantage over the Energy and controlled the third quarter, winning the frame 28-20. The Energy would chip away at the Bighorns lead coming within six points. The Bighorns entered the final frame with a 87-79 lead.
Richardson opened the final frame with back-to-back triples to take a 17-point advantage over the Energy. The Energy closed the deficit to six after a free throw from JaKarr Sampson at the 8:32 mark. The Bighorns went on a late 8-1 run to finish the game with an emphatic 16-point margin of victory.
The Bighorns will travel to Hidalgo, Texas to face the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m.
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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 2016-17 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 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 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 2015-16 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 Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) shoots over Rio Grande Valley Viper Center JOSHUA SMITH (32) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) works on the outside against Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard GARY PAYTON II (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) drives against Rio Grande Valley Viper Forward LE’BRYAN NASH (2) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) drives against Rio Grande Valley Viper Forward JP TOKOTO (6) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MARK TYNDALE (1) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) dunks against Rio Grande Valley Viper Center CHINANU ONUAKU (23) and Rio Grande Valley Viper Forward LE’BRYAN NASH (2) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) works in the paint against Rio Grande Valley Viper Center CHINANU ONUAKU (23) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) drives against Rio Grande Valley Viper Forward JP TOKOTO (6) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard PE’SHON HOWARD (5) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Forward JP TOKOTO (6) shoots a layup during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard CAM GRIFFIN (4) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard JARVIS THREATT (4) protests a play against Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Center JOSHUA SMITH (32) shoots over Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard JARVIS THREATT (4) tries to use hang time to avoid the long reach of Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) under the basket during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard DARIUS MORRIS (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Forward JP TOKOTO (6) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Center CHINANU ONUAKU (23) shoots an underhand free-throw during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard DARIUS MORRIS (9) drives against Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard DARIUS MORRIS (9) drives against Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard GARY PAYTON II (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard GARY PAYTON II (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard GARY PAYTON II (0) attempts a shot against Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard GARY PAYTON II (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard JARVIS THREATT (4) shoots over Reno Bighorn Guard RENALDO MAJOR (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard JARVIS THREATT (4) draws a foul against Reno Bighorn Forward CHANE BEHANAN (24) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Center CHINANU ONUAKU (23) works in the paint against Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard JARVIS THREATT (4) drives past Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard JARVIS THREATT (4) drives past Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard DARIUS MORRIS (9) passes during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Forward JP TOKOTO (6) shoots for three during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard DARIUS MORRIS (9) drives against Reno Bighorn Guard PE’SHON HOWARD (5) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Rio Grande Valley Viper Guard DARIUS MORRIS (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Thursday, December 1, 2016 Kyle Jones: kjones@renobighorns.com
BIGHORNS FALL SHORT TO THE VIPERS
RENO, Nev. —- The Reno Bighorns (2-6) fell to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (6-2) 103-83 Thursday night at the Reno Events Center.
Sacramento Kings Assignment Player Skal Labissiere led the Bighorns with 20 points and six rebounds while Kings Affiliate Player Lamar Patterson added 18 points, two rebounds and two assists. Chane Behanan notched nine points and seven rebounds in the Thursday night contest.
Darius Morris paces the Vipers with 21 points, six rebounds and six assists as Jarvis Threatt tallied 17 points and five rebounds.
The opening minutes of the first frame was a tight battle that saw three lead changes in three minutes as the Bighorns held the edge over the Vipers until Le’Bryan Nash sunk two free throws after being fouled by Patterson. The Vipers would jump out to a 16-point lead heading into the second quarter.
The two teams remained scoreless the first two minutes of play in the second quarter before Nash scored a free throw. The Bighorns responded with a floating jumper by Patterson and a layup from Labissiere to close the deficit to 15. The Vipers would maintain their double digit lead over the Bighorns before the Bighorns responded with a late 5-0 run to end the first half trailing the Vipers 54-32.
Labissiere ended the first half behind a 4-4 shooting effort, totaling 16 points.
The Bighorns outscored the Vipers 29-23 in the third quarter behind two triples from Patterson and a 2-3 shooting effort from Labissiere. The Bighorns chipped away at the Vipers lead cutting the deficit to 15 after a triple from Patterson with 4:15 remaining to play in third. Kings Assignment Player Geogios Papagiannis added the final points for the Bighorns in the third after a layup with 30 second in play. The Vipers led the Bighorns 77-61 entering the final quarter.
Patterson opened the fourth quarter with a three cutting the deficit to 79-66 with just under 10:00 remaining in play. The Bighorns were able to come within 13 points during the final frame, but were unable to overcome the Vipers lead, ultimately dropping 103-83 to the Vipers.
The Bighorns will travel to Arizona to take on the Northern Arizona Suns on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. PST.
–bighorns—
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 2016-17 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 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 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 2015-16 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 Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Forward CHANE BEHANAN (24) works in the paint against Santa Cruz Warrior Center DAMIAN JONES (5) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Center DAMIAN JONES (5) swats Reno Bighorn Forward CHANE BEHANAN (24) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Forward KADEEM JACK (2) works in the paint against Santa Cruz Warrior Forward ELGIN COOK (23) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Forward KADEEM JACK (2) shoots against Santa Cruz Warrior Center DAMIAN JONES (5) and Santa Cruz Warrior Forward ELGIN COOK (23) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) works against Santa Cruz Warrior Center DAMIAN JONES (5) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RENALDO MAJOR (7) splits Santa Cruz Warrior Forward MYCHEL THOMPSON (15) and Santa Cruz Warrior Center CHRIS OBEKPA (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) shoots a layup during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) drives against Santa Cruz Warrior Forward MYCHEL THOMPSON (15) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) chats with Reno Bighorn Coach DARRICK MARTIN during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) and Reno Bighorn Coach DARRICK MARTIN chat with the referee during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Forward KADEEM JACK (2) shoots a layup during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Forward CHANE BEHANAN (24) dunks during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Forward FARRAKOHN HALL (17) drives into the paint during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Center DENNIS CLIFFORD (42) shoots against Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Forward FARRAKOHN HALL (17) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Guard PHIL PRESSEY (26) drives against Reno Bighorn Forward KADEEM JACK (2) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Guard PHIL PRESSEY (26) drives against Reno Bighorn Forward KADEEM JACK (2) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Forward ELGIN COOK (23) fights for the ball against Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) and Reno Bighorn Guard MARK TYNDALE (1) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Forward ELGIN COOK (23) works in the paint against Reno Bighorn Guard MARK TYNDALE (1) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Center DAMIAN JONES (5) dunks during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Center DENNIS CLIFFORD (42) fights for space against Reno Bighorn Guard CAMERON AYERS (11) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Center DENNIS CLIFFORD (42) fights for space against Reno Bighorn Guard CAMERON AYERS (11) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Guard CAM JONES (9) protests being fouled by Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Forward ELGIN COOK (23) works against Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Center DIAMOND STONE (1) drives against Reno Bighorn Forward WILL DAVIS II (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Guard SCOTT WOOD (14) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Guard CAM JONES (9) shoots for three during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Guard PHIL PRESSEY (26) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Santa Cruz Warrior Forward ELGIN COOK (23) drives against Reno Bighorn Guard CAMERON AYERS (11) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Santa Cruz Warriors at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Sunday, November 27, 201 Kyle Jones: kjones@renobighorns.com
BIGHORNS CRUISE TO VICTORY OVER THE WARRIORS
RENO, NV —- The Reno Bighorns (2-5) defeated to the Santa Cruz Warriors (2-4) 100-84 Sunday night at the Reno Events Center.
Sacramento Kings assignment player, Malachi Richardson logged his first double-double of the season with 24 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals. Assignment player, Skal Labissiere added 18 points, four rebounds and three steals for the Bighorns while affiliate player Lamar Patterson had 13 points and five rebounds in the Sunday night contest.
Elgin Cook paced the Warriors with 27 points and four rebounds as Cameron Jones tallied 16 points, five rebounds and five assists.
The Warriors jumped out to an early 9-4 lead and led by more than eight mid-way through the first. The Bighorns responded going on an 8-0 run to tie the game at 18 with 2:17 left to play in the first frame. Santa Cruz controlled the lead the remainder of the quarter, winning the frame 21-20.
The Bighorns controlled the second quarter, winning the frame 51-35. After a jumper from Labissiere with 10:43 on the clock, the Bighorns took a 25-23 lead that they would never relinquish. The Bighorns went on a 20-3 run spurred by a three from Ayers to begin the second quarter making is a 40-24 game with 5:50 left to play in the first quarter. Jones hit a layup to give the Warriors their first points in over four minutes before Richardson sank a three with 3:41 to play in the third. The Bighorns went into the locker room at the half leading the Warriors 51-35.
The Bighorns shot 43.9% from the field in the first half compared to the Warriors shooting 34.1%.
The Bighorns had the early jump on the Warriors after Richardson drained a triple in the first minute of the second half to hold a 19 point advantage of over the Warriors. The Bighorns maintained a double digit lead over the Warriors throughout the quarter, leading by as much as 22. Labissiere scored 10 of his 18 points in the third.
The two teams remained scoreless the first the first two minutes of the fourth quarter before Richardson hit a layup to give the Bighorns an 85-63 lead. The Warriors closed the deficit to 12 after a free throw from Cook at the 3:55 mark. The Bighorns went on a late 8-2 run to finish the game with an emphatic 16-point margin of victory.
Richardson scored 15 of his 24 points in the second half.
The Bighorns will host the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the contest will begin at $12. Fans can visit renobighorns.com to purchase tickets or call the Bighorns front office at 775-853-8220.
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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 2016-17 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 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 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 2015-16 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 Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) drives against Texas Legends Guard PATRICK MILLER (2) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) works toward the hoop against Texas Legends Forward JAMEEL WARNEY (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MARK TYNDALE (1) throws a pass during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) brings the ball up court against Texas Legends Guard KYLE COLLINSWORTH (6) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) shoots over Texas Legends Forward JAMEEL WARNEY (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MARK TYNDALE (1) drives against Texas Legends Guard KYLE COLLINSWORTH (6) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) soars to the hoop during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard CAMERRON AYERS (11) shoots for three during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) shoots over Texas Legends Forward JAMEEL WARNEY (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) monster dunks during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) tries to drive against Texas Legends Center JALEEL COUSINS (15) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) drives against Texas Legends Guard ANDRE DAWKINS (24) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) drives against a protesting Texas Legends Guard PATRICK MILLER (2) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) drives against Texas Legends Guard MANNY HARRIS (5) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) fouls Texas Legends Guard KYLE COLLINSWORTH (6) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Lady Bighorn Dancer performs during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard PATRICK MILLER (2) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard MANNY HARRIS (5) attempts a shot against Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
The Lady Bighorn Dancers perform during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) drives against Texas Legends Guard ANDRE DAWKINS (24) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard CJ WILLIAMS (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard PATRICK MILLER (2) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Forward JAMEEL WARNEY (0) dunks as Reno Bighorn Center GEORGE PAPAGIANNIS (50) watches during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard MANNY HARRIS (5) drives against Reno Bighorn Guard RENALDO MAJOR (7) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard KYLE COLLINSWORTH (6) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard KEITH HORNSBY (4) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard MANNY HARRIS (5) makes his move on the sideline during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard PE’SHON HOWARD (5) shoots during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RENALDO MAJOR (7) drives against Texas Legends Guard ANDRE DAWKINS (24) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) shoots over Texas Legends Forward JAMEEL WARNEY (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) works against Texas Legends Guard MANNY HARRIS (5) on the sideline during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) drives past Texas Legends Guard MANNY HARRIS (5) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard MANNY HARRIS (5) shoots over Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard MANNY HARRIS (5) crosses up Reno Bighorn Guard MARK TYNDALE (1) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard BRYSON FONVILLE (8) drives into the paint against Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) shoots a layup after working his way to the hoop during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Texas Legends Guard MANNY HARRIS (5) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Texas Legends at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Tuesday, November 23, 2016 Kyle Jones: kjones@renobighorns.com
BIGHORNS DEFEAT TEXAS WITH BUZZER BEATER FINISH
RENO, NV —- The Reno Bighorns (1-4) defeated to the Texas Legends (1-2) 110-108 Tuesday night at the Reno Events Center.
Sacramento Kings affiliate player, Lamar Patterson, led the Bighorns with 27 points, four rebounds, three assists and five steals. Kings assignment player, Malachi Richardson, followed Patterson close with 26 points two rebounds and three assists while assignment player Skal Labissiere had 21 points and eight rebounds in the Tuesday night contest. Isaiah Cousins would log his first double-double of the season with 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.
Jameel Warney paced the Legends with 24 points and seven rebounds as Manny Harris notched 19 points, ten rebounds and three assists.
The Bighorns jumped out to an early 5-2 lead and led by more than eight mid-way through the first. The Legends would go on an 8-0 run to lead the Bighorns 21-18 with 2:30 left to play in the first frame. Texas would keep control of the lead the remainder of the quarter, winning the frame 34-26. Labissiere would score 13 of his 21 points in the quarter behind a 6-7 shooting effort.
Legend’s Bryson Fonville sank a three in the opening minutes of the second quarter. The Bighorns responded with an 8-0 run behind a dunk from Cousins to edge the Legends 43-39 at the 7:19 mark. The Bighorns reclaimed the lead (53-49) after triples from Richardson and Patterson with 3:00 remaining in the first half. The Bighorns won the frame 31-17, going into the locker room at the half with a 57-51 lead.
The Bighorns shot 46.7% from the field in the first half compared to the Legends shooting 43.5%.
The Legends would chip away at the Bighorns lead, coming within two points (59-57) with 8:38 remaining in the third quarter. Cousins hit a three giving the Bighorns a seven point lead mid-way though the quarter. The Bighorns would control the lead going into the final frame with an 80-76 lead over the Legends.
The fourth quarter was a tightly contested battle that saw six lead changes and four ties. Legends’ C.J. Williams opened up the frame with a three to make the score 82-79 with 10:15 left in play. The Legends continued to close the deficit before a triple from Fonville gave the Legends a 91-90 lead at the 7:44 mark. Texas would get a five point advantage before the Bighorns answered with a 6-2 run to make it a one point Legends lead. With 2:24 remaining in play, Patterson stepped to the line and scored two after being fouled by Fonville giving the Bighorns a one point advantage. Richardson drove to the basket to score a layup to give the Bighorns a 108-106 advantage. With 16.7 in play, Warney scored two to tie the game at 108. On the final possession, Richardson would hit a jumper with .10 left in play to secure a 110-108 victory over the Texas Legends.
The Bighorns will Travel to Prescott, AZ to face the Northern Arizona Stars on Friday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m
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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 2016-17 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 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 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 2015-16 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 Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) shoots a layup over Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) drives against Oklahoma City Blue Guard ALEX CARUSO (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) drives during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Forward CHANE BEHANAN (24) dunks during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard ISAIAH COUSINS (10) shoots for three during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) shoots over Oklahoma City Blue Forward REGGIE WILLIAMS (55) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) drives past Oklahoma City Blue Guard DANIEL HAMILTON (25) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) drives past Oklahoma City Blue Guard DANIEL HAMILTON (25) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) elevates between Oklahoma City Blue Center KALEB TARCZEWSKI (41) and Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Coach DARRICK MARTIN during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard CAMERRON AYERS (11) drives against Oklahoma City Blue Forward KARRINGTON WARD (14) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) shoots against Oklahoma City Blue Forward KARRINGTON WARD (14) and Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) drives against Oklahoma City Blue Center KALEB TARCZEWSKI (41) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) drives against Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard RENALDO MAJOR (7) drives against Oklahoma City Blue Guard ALEX CARUSO (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) drives against Oklahoma City Blue Guard JANNERO PARGO (2) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Guard DANIEL HAMILTON (25) shoots over Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Guard DANIEL HAMILTON (25) drives past his screen from Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) and meets Reno Bighorn Forward CHANE BEHANAN (24) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Forward REGGIE WILLIAMS (55) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Forward REGGIE WILLIAMS (55) drives against Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) makes a move to the hoop leaving Reno Bighorn Forward WILL DAVIS II (0) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) dunks during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Guard ALEX CARUSO (21) drives against Reno Bighorn Guard JAMAL BRANCH (21) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Guard DANIEL HAMILTON (25) shoots a layup against Reno Bighorn Guard CAMERRON AYERS (11) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) shoots a layup during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MARK TYNDALE (1) fouls Oklahoma City Blue Center KALEB TARCZEWSKI (41) under the hoop during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Center KALEB TARCZEWSKI (41) receives the ball in the paint during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Center DAKARI JOHNSON (44) makes a move against Reno Bighorn Forward CHANE BEHANAN (24) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Guard DANIEL HAMILTON (25) shoots over Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) and Reno Bighorn Center SKAL LABISSIERE (19) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Coach DARRICK MARTIN during a timeout during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard CAMERRON AYERS (11) dives for a loose ball and takes Oklahoma City Blue Guard DANIEL HAMILTON (25) to the ground during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Lady Bighorn Dancers take the floor during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Lady Bighorn Dancers take the floor during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Lady Bighorn Dancers take the floor during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Lady Bighorn Dancers take the floor during a quarter break of the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Forward KARRINGTON WARD (14) drives against Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard LAMAR PATTERSON (13) drives against Oklahoma City Blue Center KALEB TARCZEWSKI (41) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) shoots against Oklahoma City Blue Forward KAMERON WOODS (31) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Oklahoma City Blue Forward KAMERON WOODS (31) blocks a shot by Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Reno Bighorn Guard MALACHI RICHARDSON (9) shoots a free-throw during the NBA D-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Oklahoma City Blue at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada.
Saturday, November 19, 2016 Kyle Jones: kjones@renobighorns.com
BIGHORNS FALL TO OKLAHOMA AT HOME
RENO, NV —- The Reno Bighorns fell to the Oklahoma City Blue 106-97 Thursday night at the Reno Events Center.
Malachi Richardson, who is on assignment from the Sacramento Kings, led the Bighorns with 28 points and three rebounds while Kings affiliate player, Lamar Patterson had 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists in the Saturday night contest. Affiliate player, Isaiah Cousins,, tallied 11 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Dakari Johnson led the Blue scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and three assists while Reggie Williams notched 21 points, four rebounds and two assists.
The first quarter was tightly contested that saw four ties. The two teams matched each other point for point until the Bighorns pulled away after back-to-back triples from Cousins making it a 14-7 game at the 7:30 mark. The Bighorns controlled their lead until the Blue went on a 7-2 run to tie the game at 25 to end the first frame.
In the opening minutes of the second, Blue’s Myke Henry hit a three. The Bighorns would respond with an 11-4 run midway through the quarter behind two threes from Richardson making it a 40-37 Bighorns lead at the 4:30 mark. The two teams would exchange buckets matching points. The frame saw five lead changes and three ties. The Blue won the second 25-24, making it a 50-49 game at the half.
Richardson would go 3-3 from behind the arc in the first half.
Richardson would make a jumper to open the third quarter before the Blue would go on a 6-2 run to take a 58-51 lead over the Bighorns. The Blue would outscore the Bighorns 19-24 in the frame.
The Bighorns would go on a 6-0 run early in the fourth cutting the deficit to three. Blue’s Jannero Pargo would sink back-to-back threes making it a 84-75 game with 7:27 left in play. Cousins drained a three with an assist from Patterson mid-way through the quarter to close the deficit to seven. Patterson’s triple with .15 left in play wouldn’t be enough to pull the Bighorns past the Blue. The Blue would not surrender the lead, defeating the Bighorns 106-97.
Patterson scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half.
The Bighorns will host the Texas Legends on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the game will begin at $12. Fans can visit renobighorns.com to purchase tickets or call the Bighorns front office at 775-853-8220.
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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 2016-17 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 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 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 2015-16 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.
The USA during the National Anthem before the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
A fantastic National Anthem before the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s MIKE TE’O (14) advances the ball up the right flank during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s JAMES KING (4) drives up field during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s AJ MACGINTY (10) passes during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s CAM DOLAN (8) prepares for a tackle by Russia’s DMITRY GERASIMOV (12) during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s THRETTON PALAMO (13) drives up field during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s AJ MACGINTY (10) kicks to make the match 9-0 during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
The Match must go on, the team medic treats a player as the match goes on in the background during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s Captain BLAINE SCULLY (11) drives up field during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
Russia’s ALEXEY SHCHERBAN (21) prepares to put the ball in the scrum during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s MIKE TE’O (14) fights to hold the ball during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
The USA prepares for a line in during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s MIKE TE’O (14) tries to break up a catch during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s AJ MACGINTY (10) kicks to make the match 15-0 during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
Russia’s ALEXEY SHCHERBAN (21) kicks the ball clear of the try line during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s JAMES KING (4) wins the line-in during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s AJ MACGINTY (10) advances the ball during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s CAM DOLAN (8) advances the ball up field during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s CAM DOLAN (8) advances the ball up field during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s CAM DOLAN (8) is tackled by Russia’s ALEXEY SHCHERBAN (21) during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s JAMES KING (4) passes the ball as he’s tackled during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s Captain BLAINE SCULLY (11) fights for an extra foot during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s JOE TAUFETE’E (16) tackles Russia’s DMITRY GERASIMOV (12) during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
USA’s LUKE HUME (23) drives up field during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA and Russia at Bonney Field in Sacramento, CA
See the match write up on the USA Rugby site at http://www.usarugby.org/match/17823-usa-eagles-v-russia/
Match play during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
Italy’s Captain EDORADO GORI (9) moves the ball during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
USA’s AJ MACGINTY (10) kicks a penalty during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
The USA’s CAM DOLAN (8) collects the ball after being lifted during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
Italy’s Captain EDORADO GORI (9) moves the ball during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
Italy’s Captain EDORADO GORI (9) directs the Azzurri during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
Italy’s Captain EDORADO GORI (9) moves the ball during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
USA’s WILL HOLDER (15) breaks free down the left flank during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
USA’s WILL HOLDER (15) is fouled by Italy’s CARLO CANNA (10) during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
Match play during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
USA’s Captain TODD CLEVER (7) carries the ball during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
Match play during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
Match play during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
Italy’s CARLO CANNA (10) kicks a penalty during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
USA’s AJ MACGINTY (10) breaks free during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
USA’s AJ MACGINTY (10) tries to escape Italy’s Captain EDORADO GORI (9) during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
USA’s AJ MACGINTY (10) tries to escape during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
USA’s Captain TODD CLEVER (7) collects the ball in a line-out during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
USA’s AJ MACGINTY (10) kicks a penalty during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
USA’s AJ MACGINTY (10) tackles Italy’s Captain EDORADO GORI (9) during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
Italy’s OLIVIERO FABIANI (16) chats with the referee during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
Match play during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
Match play during the USA Rugby Summer Series Match between the USA Eagles and the Italy Azzurri at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA
