Reno Bighorns vs. Oklahoma City Blue, November 19, 2016

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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