Vipers Stay Undefeated at Home
Friday, December 17, 2010 at 11:04PM HIDALGO, TEXAS –The defending NBA Development League champion Rio Grande Valley Vipers beatthe Bakersfield Jam 111-99 on Friday in front of a crowd of 4,400 to move to4-0 at State Farm Arena this season.
The Vipers (6-4)jumped out to an 11-3 lead in the opening four minutes. Mouhammad Faye, making his first start of the season, had fivepoints and three rebounds during the run. The Vipers poured it on from there,and led by as many as 22 in the first half.
Faye finishedwith 12 points, 11 rebounds and two blocked shots for his first careerdouble-double.
The Jam (6-6) outscoredthe Vipers 32-23 in the third quarter as TreyJohnson scored 13 of his 25 points and former-Viper Kenny Taylor (2007-08 season) hit four of his five three-pointerswhile scoring 14 of his 17 points.
The Vipersheld Johnson to four points and Taylor to zero while outscoring the Jam 21-17in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
The Viperswere led in scoring by adidas player of the game Patrick Sullivan, who scored a career-high 23 points to go withseven rebounds and a career-high five blocked shots. Richard Roby contributed 18 points while Terrel Harris finished with 15 points.
Marqus Blakely played well for the Jam, scoring 18points.
The Vipers andJam play again on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at State Farm Arena. Acrobat Fletcher Runyan will perform athalftime. Fans are encouraged to bring new toys to donate to the Salvation Armytoy drive.
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