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Clemente Almanza

Recap: OKC Blue beats prospect-studded G League Ignite, 125-115

The OKC Blue collected their first win of the second half of the G League season over the G League Ignite, 125-115, on Friday. The road win improves the Blue’s record to 1-4 on the season.

The Blue got off to a hot start with a 33-25 lead following the first quarter. OKC added to its lead in the second quarter and held a 66-56 halftime lead.

A 35-point third quarter by the Ignite helped cut into the Blue’s lead, as they entered the final frame with a 94-91 advantage. Less than four minutes into the fourth quarter, OKC built a double-digit lead.

From that point on, the Blue were in firm control of the lead and a 31-point final frame helped secure the victory over several players advertised to be top draft picks in 2024.

The Blue shot 46% from the field and went 7-of-32 (21.9%) from 3. OKC went 22-of-26 from the free-throw line.

Meanwhile, the Ignite shot 40% from the field and went 14-of-34 (41.2%) from 3. They had 26 assists on their 36 baskets but turned it over 17 times.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 21 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 3-of-7 from 3, six rebounds
  • Keyontae Johnson: 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting, eight rebounds, two blocks
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting, 10 rebounds, five steals, three assists
  • Ivan Almansa: 11 points on 4-of-9 shooting, 10 rebounds, two blocks
  • Ron Holland: 16 points on 3-of-10 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, nine rebounds, six assists
  • Matas Buzelis: 14 points on 5-of-14 shooting, eight rebounds
  • Tyler Smith: 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 3-of-7 from 3, five rebounds, two blocks

The full highlights from the Blue’s 10-point win over the Ignite can be watched below:

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