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Clemente Almanza

Recap: OKC Blue dominates G League Ignite with 116-96 win

The G League’s OKC Blue enjoyed a 116-96 blowout win over the G League Ignite on Monday. The road win improves the Blue’s record to 7-9 on the season.

The Blue built a 24-18 lead following the first quarter. A 39-point second frame saw it enter halftime with an overwhelming 63-43 lead.

Much was the same in the second half as OKC added to its lead with a 33-point third quarter. It entered the fourth quarter leading by 26 points.

The Blue shot 57% from the field and went 12-of-31 (38.7%) from 3. They dished out 28 assists on 47 baskets. Six players scored double-digit points, including a pair of 20-point outings.

Meanwhile, the Ignite shot 47% from the field and went 3-of-23 (13%) from 3. They had 28 assists on 44 baskets. A pair of 20-point scorers led the Ignite in the loss.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 10 rebounds, eight assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, eight rebounds, three assists
  • Adam Flagler: 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting, 3-of-9 from 3, four rebounds
  • Noah Starkey: 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting, 12 rebounds
  • Ron Holland: 25 points on 11-of-25 shooting, six rebounds, two assists, two steals
  • John Jenkins: 20 points on 9-of-17 shooting, 2-of-6 from 3, three assists, three rebounds
  • Matas Buzelis: 17 points on 8-of-11 shooting, four assists, three steals
  • Ivan Almansa: two points on 1-of-2 shooting, two rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s 20-point win over the Ignite can be watched below:

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