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The Kai Sotto-less Ignite secured the final playoff ticket in the NBA G League after crushing the Austin Spurs in a do-or-die affair, 127-92, on Saturday, March 6 (Sunday, March 7, Philippine time) at the Disney World bubble in Orlando, Florida.
Fourteen-year NBA veteran Amir Johnson, an unlikely hero for Ignite, had a perfect 12-of-12 shooting clip from the field to finish with a game-high 27 points.
Sweet-shooting big man Isaiah Todd added a season-high 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Fil-Am star prospect Jalen Green chipped in 18 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists for Ignite, who are playing minus top prospect Jonathan Kuminga.
Coming off a three-game losing streak, Ignite went on a scorching 17-0 run in the middle of the opening frame to create a double-digit advantage, 29-19, heading into the 2nd period.
Led by Green’s 13 halftime points, Ignite managed to extend their lead to 20, 66-46, at the half, and pull away from the 5th seed Spurs for good.
Quinndary Weatherspoon topscored for the Spurs with 22 points, while Kenny Williams contributed 15 markers in the 35-point loss.
The No. 8 Ignite will get a one-day rest before facing the No. 1 Raptors 905 in the knockout playoffs on Tuesday, Manila time. – Rappler.com
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