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Reno Bighorns vs. Los Angeles D-Fenders, January 3, 2017
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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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.