Vipers Tie Franchise Record with Sixth-Straight Win
Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 9:31AM SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS – The defending NBA Development Leaguechampion Rio Grande Valley Vipers won their sixth-straight game for the thirdtime in franchise history by beating the Erie Bayhawks 124-106 Wednesday at theSouth Padre Island Convention Centre in the final game of day three of the NBADevelopment League Showcase.
Jeff Adrien continued his hot play for the Vipers(13-7), recording his eighth double-double in 11 games with 20 points and acareer-high 16 rebounds (eight offensive) and four blocks.
TheVipers jumped out to a 26-13 lead after a pair of two-handed slams by Adrien.The Vipers led 33-22 after the first quarter, but the Bayhawks (14-7) openedthe second quarter on an 11-0 run to tie the game. Mouhammad Faye ended the run at the 8:32 mark with a slam dunk.
TheVipers opened the third quarter on a 16-4 run to build a 74-53 lead, capped offby a three-pointer by Jerel McNeal.Former-Viper Garrett Temple hit afree throw to end the run at the 7:29 mark. The Vipers outscored the Bayhawks34-25 in the quarter to take a 91-74 lead.
McNealled the Vipers with 27 points, hitting 3-of-4 shots from behind the arc to gowith five rebounds and seven assists while RichardRoby scored 27 points with six rebounds and Mustafa Shakur scored 21 points with seven rebounds and fiveassists.
TheVipers hit 8-of-19 shots (42.1%) from behind the arc while the Bayhawks hit2-of-16 (12.5%).
TheBayhawks were led by former-Viper IvanJohnson (2007-08 season), who scored 25 points with five rebounds. Templefinished with five points, eight rebounds and five assists.
The Vipersreturn to action on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at State Farm Arena when they host theMaine Red Claws. It’s College Night, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive spirit tags, courtesy ofAcademy Sports + Outdoors. Fans can donate four non-perishable food items atthe door to benefit the Salvation Army toy drive to receive a free ticket. Fanscan also purchase $1 hot dogs, popcorn and soda as well as $1.50 beers.
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