Recap: OKC Blue scores franchise-record points in 160-107 win over Santa Cruz Warriors
03/01/2024 01:14 AM
The G League’s OKC Blue broke a franchise record with their 160-107 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors on Thursday. The home win improved the Blue’s record to 12-12.
The 160 points in regulation is a Blue record for most points in a game. The drumming avenged OKC’s overtime loss to Santa Cruz on Wednesday.
A high-scoring first quarter saw the Blue end it with a 42-40 lead over the Warriors. OKC added to its lead with 39 points in the second frame to enter halftime with an 81-75 advantage. The 81 points in the first half is a season-high mark for the Blue.
The Blue blew it open in the third quarter with a 34-15 scoring advantage. OKC entered the final frame holding a 117-90 lead. A 45-point fourth quarter helped them make history. In total, the Blue outscored the Warriors, 79-32, in the second half.
The Blue shot 55% from the field and went 25-of-52 (48.1%) from 3. They dished out 43 assists on 61 baskets. A nine-turnover advantage over the Warriors helped the Blue put up 111 shots.
Meanwhile, the Warriors shot 37% from the field and went an ugly 9-of-46 (19.6%) from 3. They had 22 assists on 37 baskets and attempted 99 shots in the fast-paced contest.
Some notable individual performances for both sides:
- Ousmane Dieng: 18 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 4-of-7 from 3, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, two blocks
- Jahmi’us Ramsey: 29 points on 13-of-17 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, three assists, two rebounds
- KJ Williams: 24 points on 10-of-19 shooting, 4-of-10 from 3, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals
- Jaden Shackelford: 24 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 7-of-11 from 3, six rebounds, four assists
- Adam Flagler: 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 4-of-8 from 3, four rebounds, three assists
- Keyontae Johnson: 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, four rebounds, two assists
- Kendric Davis: 15 points on 5-of-13 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, six assists, two rebounds
- Amida Brimah: 10 points on 3-of-5 shooting, 11 rebounds
- Pat Spencer: 16 points on 6-of-20 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, five rebounds, four assists, two steals
The full highlights from the Blue’s 53-point win over the Golden State Warriors' G League affiliate can be watched below:
