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Reno Bighorns vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers, December 1, 2016

                                                                                   

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.

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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 Bighorns vs. Texas Legends, November 22, 2016

 

 

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 Bighorns vs. Oklahoma City Blue, November 19, 2016

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.

NBA D-League Playoffs, Reno Bighorns vs. Los Angeles D-Fenders, April 12, 2016

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BIGHORNS FALL AT THE LAST SECOND IN DECISIVE GAME 3

RENO, NV—- Despite a last second three attempt from Ledo, the 2015-16 NBA D-League Pacific Division Champion Reno Bighorns fell 111-108 to the Los Angeles D-Fenders during Game 3 in the First Round of the 2016 Western Conference Semi-Finals Tuesday Night at the Reno Events Center.

Erick Green recorded 33 points, four rebounds and two assists to lead the Bighorns. Ricky Ledo followed Green closely with 23 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Kadeem Jack tallied 17 points and nine rebounds as David Stockton had 10 points, two rebounds and six assists.

Vander Blue led the D-Fenders with 27 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Ryan Gomes notched 20 points, four rebounds and two assists while Josh Magette added 16 points and seven rebounds.

The first quarter was a tightly contested battle that saw seven lead changes and four ties. The D-Fenders would get the first points in the game after a three from Magette in the opening seconds. The two teams would keep the score tight until the Bighorns would go on a 12-6 run giving them a 29-22 lead with 1:06 left in the first. The Bighorns would win the frame 29-26.

The Bighorns opened up the second quarter going on a 6-2 run. The D-Fenders would come back to tie the game at 36 with 8:36 left in the first half. The Bighorns went on a 8-3 run to get a 44-39 advantage over the D-Fenders. The D-Fenders would take control of the lead at the 4:40 mark before Luke Martinez would connect with a corner triple and Jack would hit a lay-up to give the Bighorns a 56-51 lead over the D-Fenders. The Bighorns would go into the locker room at the half leading the D-Fenders 62-59.

The two teams exchanged the lead 11 times and tied 11 times in the first half.

The Bighorns opened up the third quarter on a 12-5 run taking an early 74-64 lead. The D-Fenders responded with a 12-5 run with 2:30 on the clock. The frame was a low scoring affair with the Bighorns losing the third 21-19.

The teams would match each other point-for-point in the final frame with each team going on a 8-7 run to open the fourth. A jumper from Stockton would give the Bighorns a three-point advantage with 9:00 remaining in play. The D-Fenders would retake the lead after a lay-up from Speedy Smith and a triple from Gomes. A quick 4-2 run by the Bighorns would again give them control of the lead. Magette would hit a triple at the 3:00 mark before Green would respond with a deep triple with 2:30 left on the clock. The D-Fenders would go on a 8-4 run to make the score 109-105 with 27 seconds left in play. A fade away three from Green with 11.8 seconds on the clock would close the Bighorns deficit to 109-108. The D-Fenders would go to the line to hit two free-throws before Ledo would sink a triple out of regulation time. The Bighorns would fall 111-108 to the D-Fenders to end their 2015-16 season.

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About the Reno Bighorns:

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

NBA D-League Playoffs, Reno Bighorns vs. Los Angeles D-Fenders, April 10, 2016

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BIGHORNS TAKE GAME 2 FROM THE D-FENDERS

RENO, NV—- The 2015-16 NBA D-League Pacific Division Champion Reno Bighorns defeated the Los Angeles D-Fenders 123-116 during Game 2 in the First Round of the 2016 Western Conference Semi-Finals Sunday Night at the Reno Events Center.

Erick Green recorded 38 points, six rebounds and six assists to lead the Bighorns. Ricky Ledo followed with 33 points, eight rebounds and four assists. David Stockton logged a double-double with 16 points, 11 assists and six rebounds as Kadeem Jack tallied 15 points and six rebounds.

Justin Harper led the D-Fenders with 34 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. Ryan Gomes notched 25 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while Josh Magette added 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.

The first quarter was tightly contested that saw six lead changes and three ties. Ledo opened up the quarter with a three in the first seconds of the game. The two teams would match each other point-for-point throughout the quarter. At the 2:40 mark, the D-Fenders held a 27-21 lead before the Bighorns went on an 11-1 run powered by a deep three from Green at the buzzer. The Bighorns would win the frame 32-29.

The D-Fenders would get the first points in the second quarter after a lay-up from Magette. The teams kept the score close before the Bighorns would go on a 12-5 run midway through the quarter to hold a seven point advantage over the D-Fenders. The D-Fenders responded with a 12-5 run to get a 51-49 advantage over the Bighorns. The D-Fenders went into the locker room at the half leading the Bighorns 61-56.

The D-Fenders had the early jump on the Bighorns after sinking back-to-back threes in the first 30 seconds of the second half to hold their largest advantage of the night over the Bighorns (60-58). The Bighorns answered with a 10-4 run midway through the frame to close the deficit to 70-68. The D-Fenders continued their pace throughout the third to hold a one-point advantage over the Bighorns (88-89) going into the final quarter.

The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth battle that saw five lead changes and one tie. The Bighorns got the early lead after Stockton drew the foul to get two points at the line, making it an 89-88 game. Ledo connected with a three with 10:44 left in play. After a jumper from Jack with 10:12 on the clock, the Bighorns took a 94-93 lead over the D-Fenders that they would never relinquish. The Bighorns went on a 12-3 run at the 5:00 mark to give them their largest lead of the night (112-102). The Bighorns won the frame 36-28 to earn a 123-116 victory over the D-Fenders. Ricky Ledo scored 14 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter.

The Bighorns shot 58 percent from three-point range in the final quarter

The Bighorns (1-1) will host the D-Fenders (1-1) for Game 3 on Tuesday, Apr. 12 at 6:30 p.m. The winner of the series will advance to the Western Conference Finals to take on the Austin Spurs. Game 3 will be nationally televised on ESPNU.

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About the Reno Bighorns:

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

Reno Bighorns vs. Bakersfield Jam, April 2, 2016

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BIGHORNS DEFEAT THE JAM IN FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About the Reno Bighorns:

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

 

Reno Bighorns vs. Bakersfield Jam, April 1, 2016

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THE BIGHORNS SPREAD THE JAM THIN

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

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

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

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

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

The Bighorns shot 63.2% the first half.

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

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

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

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About the Reno Bighorns: 

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

Reno Bighorns vs. Idaho Stampede, March 26, 2016

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BIGHORNS BECOME WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS WITH WIN OVER IDAHO

RENO, NV —- The Reno Bighorns (31-16) defeated the Idaho Stampede (18-30) 116-113 Saturday night in overtime at the Reno Events Center. With the victory over the Stampede, the Bighorns clinched the Pacific Division title and became the number one overall seed in the Western Conference for the first time in franchise history.

Erick Green recorded 30 points, six rebounds and three assists to lead the Bighorns. David Stockton logged a double-double with 23 points, three rebounds and 10 assists. Sacramento Kings assignment player, Eric Moreland, would record a double-double with 19 points and 23 rebounds.

JJ O’Brien led the Stampede with 32 points, eight rebounds and five assits. Phil Pressey totaled 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as Treveon Graham secured a double-double with 18 points and ten rebounds.

The Stampede took control of the game with an 11-6 lead over the Bighorns midway through the first quarter. Eric Moreland led the Bighorns in the quarter with seven points and six rebounds. The Bighorns would end the first trailing the Stampede 28-19

The Bighorns would chip away at the Stampede, opening the second quarter on an 11-2 run to tie the game at 30-30 with 8:24 remaining in the first half. The Stampede responded with an 8-0 run to retake control of the game. The Bighorns would close the deficit to six points at the two minute mark in the second. The Bighorns would to go into the locker room at the half trailing the Stampede 53-46.

The Bighorns would go on a 6-0 run to start the second half to make it a 53-52 game in the first minute of play. The Bighorns would relinquish the lead before going on an 8-2 run, to take a 74-73 lead with 2:23 remaining in the third. The Bighorns won the frame 29-22. The teams were knotted-up at 75 going into the final quarter.

Both teams stayed close notching six points each in the first two minutes making it an 81-81 game at the 9:00 mark. The Stampede led the Bighorns by six with 5:52 left in play. The Bighorns chipped away at the Stampede’s lead coming within three points giving the Stampede a 107-104 lead. With 11.2 remaining in regulation Green sank a three to tie the game at 107.

During the first overtime period was a tightly contested battle that saw three lead changes and three ties. With 2:03 remaining in play, Stockton would drive to the basket for a layup. Pressey would respond with a jumper with 1:50 remaining. Green would score a jump shot to tie the game at 111 before O’Brien would make two-points with .48 left in play. Green would make a reverse layup with .34 left on the clock to tie the game at 113. On the final possession, Green would score a triple with 3.9 left in play to secure a 116-113 victory over the Idaho Stampede to become the Western Conference Champions..

The Bighorns next travel to Santa Cruz to face the Warriors at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 30

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About the Reno Bighorns:

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

Reno Bighorns vs. Los Angeles D-Fenders, March 25, 2016

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BIGHORNS COMPLETE SWEEP OF THE D-FENDERS 

RENO, NV —- The NBA D-League Western Conference Leader Reno Bighorns (30-16) defeated the Los Angeles D-Fenders (26-20) 131-113 Friday night at the Reno Events Center.

Ricky Ledo netted 29 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and added five assists to lead the Bighorns. Erick Green scored 22 points, grabbed eight rebounds and added three assists as David Stockton logged a double-double with 20 points and 10 assists. Sacramento Kings Assignment Player, Duje Dukan, tallied 19 points and seven assists.

Vander Blue led the D-Fenders with 31 points, two rebounds and five assists. Ryan Gomes totaled 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists while Andre Ingram added 18 points and four rebounds for the D-Fenders.

The Bighorns would jump out to an early 9-point lead over the D-Fenders in the first quarter before the D-Fenders would go on a 7-0 run taking their biggest lead of the night with a 28-25 advantage over the Bighorns. Back-to-back threes from Dukan with less than a minute remaining in the first quarter gave Bighorns a 32-30 lead they would never relinquish.

The Bighorns continued to control the game in the second quarter with a 51-41 lead midway through the quarter after going on a 9-0 run. The Bighorns went 9-17 from behind the arc. The D-Fenders chipped away at the Bighorns closing the deficit to 55-50 with 4:30 remaining in the first half. The Bighorns responded with 9-2 run behind threes from Dukan and Ledo to end first half with a 72-59 lead over the D-Fenders.

The Bighorns would continue to maintain their advantage over the D-Fenders entering the third quarter going on an early 9-0 run. Erick Green would go 3-4 from behind the arc in the third. The Bighorns took a 90-73 lead over the D-Fenders with 7:00 remaining in the frame. The Bighorns won the frame 33-30, leading the D-Fenders 105-89 heading into the final quarter. Green scored 13 of his 22 points in the third.

The Bighorns kept control of the game going on an 8-0 run giving the Bighorns their biggest lead of the night with a 124-98 advantage halfway through the fourth quarter. Dukan netted eight points in the quarter. The Bighorns earned a 131-113 win over the D-Fenders, logging their fourth straight home win.

The Bighorns finished the night going 25-51 from three-point range.

The Bighorns will host the Idaho Stampede on Saturday, Mar. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Reno Events Center.

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About the Reno Bighorns:

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

Reno Bighorns vs. Los Angeles D-Fenders, March 23, 2016

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LEDO NETS 29 AS BIGHORNS ROLL PAST D-FENDERS

RENO, NV —- The NBA D-League Western Conference Leader Reno Bighorns (29-16) defeated the Los Angeles D-Fenders (26-19) 118-111 Wednesday night at the Reno Events Center.

Ricky Ledo notched 29 points and added five rebounds to lead the Bighorns. Sacramento Kings assignment player, Duje Dukan, netted 25 points and grabbed two rebounds as David Stockton scored 23 points and added four rebounds and six assists. Reggie Hearn had a near double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds.

Ryan Gomes led the D-Fenders with 33 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Vander Blue added 24 points and six rebounds while Justin Harper logged a double-double with 19 points, 11 rebounds and three assists.

The D-Fenders would jump out to a 4 point lead early in the opening frame before the Bighorns would come back to tie the score at nine at the 8:00 mark. Both teams would trade buckets for the remainder of the first quarter, with the D-Fenders entering the second quarter with a 32-25 lead.

The D-Fenders would maintain their advantage over the Bighorns entering the second quarter. After the Bighorns went on an 11-2 run, they would close the deficit to 49-47 with 3:53 remaining in the first half. The Bighorns won the frame 30-26 trailing the D-Fenders 58-55 going into the locker room at the half. Stockton and Ledo netted 12 points each in the quarter.

Trailing with 4:11 remaining in the third, a 10-2 run spurred by triples from Dukan and Ledo gave the Bighorns a one point advantage with 58 seconds remaining, giving them a 80-79 lead over the D-Fenders. A last second jumper by the D-Fender’s Josh Magette would give the D-Fenders a 81-80 lead heading into the final frame.

The Bighorns would open the final quarter on a 8-1 run en route to a tightly contested quarter that saw three lead changes and four ties. The Bighorns would take control of the lead after a three by Dukan, giving them a 101-98 advantage over the D-Fenders. The Bighorns would never relinquish the lead, earning a 118-111 win over the D-Fenders.

The Bighorns will host the Los Angeles D-Fenders on Friday, Mar. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Reno Events Center for Star Wars Night.

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About the Reno Bighorns:

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