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MANILA, Philippines – Ignite put up a valiant effort in a 113-107 loss to veteran G League alumni in a fight Wednesday (Manila time) at Ultimate Fieldhouse in Walnut Creek, California.
Playing on his own court, Ignite held tight behind Jonathan Kuminga and Jalen Green, who combined for 48 points.
Kuminga scored a game-high 26 points, plus eight rebounds, while the Fil-American Green added 22 points on 8 of 15 shots from the field that finished with seven rebounds.
Early ups to start the game. @JalenVerde pic.twitter.com/5E5lHt0O4o
– NBA G League (@nbagleague) December 15, 2020
“Overall, I was very, very happy with the effort and what I saw today,” Ignite head coach Brian Shaw said, according to the NBA G League website. “Especially in terms of physicality and intensity.
“We finally got to play, it’s real now,” Green said. “It was exciting to show how much we improved today.”
Green dazzled by showing off his athleticism with a pair of outstanding shots on the rim.
first game of december ✔ #GLeagueIgnite pic.twitter.com/lpQPj3R9Fb
– NBA G League (@nbagleague) December 15, 2020
Filipino center Kai Sotto, whose defense was praised by Shaw, contributed five points, five rebounds and two blocks for Ignite.
Sotto’s only 7-foot-2 basket was an open dunk from a Brandon Ashley pass.
The G League veterans had five players in double-digit scoring led by Long Perrantes and DJ Hogg, who had 18 points.
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