Admon Gilder

Matas Buzelis

Izan Almansa

John Jenkins

London Johnson

Ronald Holland II

Tyler Smith

Babacar Sane

Thierry Darlan

Norris Cole

Will Davis

Jeremy Pargo

Efe Abogidi

Eric Mika

Dink Pate

David Stockton

Isaiah Todd

Hunter Tyson

Braxton Key

Jay Huff

Andrew Funk

Jalen Pickett

Bryce Wills

Collin Gillespie

Jamorko Pickett

Zak Irvin

Will Richardson

Chris Smith

Souley Boum

Walter Ellis

Amida Brimah

Armaan Franklin

Au'Diese Toney

Klajdi Mulla

Italo Araujo

Jafar Kinsey

ORLANDO, FL. (Dec. 21, 2023) – The Grand Rapids Gold (5-11) secured their second Winter Showcase victory by defeating the NBA G League Ignite (4-12) with a final score of 113-90. Although the game initially remained close, with Ignite leading by 2 points at the end of the 1st quarter, the Gold seized control and maintained their dominance, eventually leading by as much as 36 points. Notably, the Gold outperformed Ignite in points in the paint (56 to 44) and fast break points (28 to 12). The Gold had a hot hand tonight shooting at 51.2%.
Two-way player Braxton Key notched his fourth double-double of the season with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Fellow two-way player Collin Gillespie made a notable 2023 Winter Showcase debut, delivering a near triple-double with 16 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds. Nuggets’ assignment players showed out tonight with Jalen Pickett bringing in 19 points and Hunter Tyson close behind with 17 points. Additional Gold players in the double digits were two-way player Jay Huff (10 pts), Andrew Funk (12 pts), and Zak Irvin (10 pts).
G League Ignite was led by Tyler Smith who had 18 points and 7 assists and John Jenkins with 15 points. Other Ignite players in the double digits were Ronald Holland II (12 pts), Babacar Sane (11 pts), Matas Buzelis (10 pts), and Izan Almansa (10 pts).
Following the win, the Gold will enjoy a brief break before hitting the road to face the Westchester Knicks on Friday, December 29, at 7:00 p.m. EST. Fans can catch the action live on NBAGLeague.com.

Gold Secure Their Second Winter Showcase Victory In 113-90 Win Over Ignite

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Showcase Cup Standings

Jenkins 20' Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Almansa 1 AST)

Jal. Pickett 13' Turnaround Fadeaway (2 PTS)

Almansa 11' Floating Jump Shot (4 PTS) (Johnson 1 AST)

Key 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Jal. Pickett 1 AST)

Jenkins 26' 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Buzelis 1 AST)

MISS Johnson 7' Driving Floating Jump Shot

Jal. Pickett 2' Running Layup (4 PTS) (Key 1 AST)

Buzelis Out of Bounds - Bad Pass Turnover Turnover (P1.T1)

Jenkins 3PT Jump Shot (8 PTS) (Holland II 1 AST)

Key 2' Cutting Dunk Shot (7 PTS) (Funk 1 AST)

Key 2' Cutting Dunk Shot (9 PTS) (Gillespie 1 AST)

Smith 7' Turnaround Hook Shot (2 PTS) (Johnson 2 AST)

Jenkins 26' 3PT Running Jump Shot (11 PTS) (Buzelis 2 AST)

Gillespie 1' Driving Reverse Layup (2 PTS) (Huff 1 AST)

Smith 26' 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Holland II 2 AST)

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