Trevor Keels

Gabe Madsen

Vladislav Goldin

Bez Mbeng

Jahmir Young

Steve Settle III

Dain Dainja

Dennis Smith Jr.

Alex Fudge

Cam Carter

Josh Cohen

Josh Christopher

Myron Gardner

Jaden Springer

Josh Oduro

Hunter Dickinson

Trey Alexander

D.J. Carton

Keion Brooks Jr.

Johnny O'Neil

Christian Shumate

Trhae Mitchell

Chase Hunter

Garrison Brooks

Bryce McGowens

Jalon Moore

Tyler Mirkovich

Chelisa Painter

Gina Catanzariti

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –&nbsp;The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, defeated the Sioux Falls Skyforce, 115-97, to end the team’s 10-game homestand.



Needing a spark early, Birmingham (5-13) opened the night on a 22-4 run inside the opening six minutes. Sioux Falls (9-7) trimmed the deficit down to eight with 2:07 remaining in the first quarter, but the Squadron remained in control and carried a 32-23 lead at the end of the period.



The Skyforce pulled within three with 8:27 to go in the first half, but a 10-2 run by the Squadron in less than three minutes pushed the hosts back to a double-digit advantage. Led by an 11-point quarter from Trey Alexander, Birmingham led by as many as 17 in the period and went into the break ahead, 68-54.



Sioux Falls looked for a quick start to the second half, but Birmingham continued to hold their ground. The Squadron maintained throughout the entire second half, building the largest lead to 23. The Skyforce cut the margin to 18 late, but the Squadron cruised to a 115-97 home victory.



Trey Alexander led the Squadron in scoring for the third game, tying a season-high with 31 points. He also recorded six assists, five rebounds, and three steals.



DJ Carton also had a strong night for Birmingham, contributing with his second double-double of the year. His 26 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals were pivotal in the win.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BIRMINGHAM SQUADRON END 10-GAME HOMESTAND WITH WIN OVER SIOUX FALLS

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Showcase Cup Standings

Jump Ball Dickinson vs. Goldin: Tip to Young

Alexander 9' Driving Floating Bank Jump Shot (14 PTS)

Alexander 3PT Jump Shot (14 PTS) (Carton 1 AST)

Young 7' Driving Floating Jump Shot (4 PTS)

Skyforce Timeout: Regular (Reg.1 Short 0)

Alexander 26' 3PT Jump Shot (14 PTS) (Springer 2 AST)

Springer 1' Layup (4 PTS) (Brooks Jr. 2 AST)

Mbeng Out of Bounds - Bad Pass Turnover Turnover (P1.T4)

Settle III 1' Layup (7 PTS) (Keels 4 AST)

Dickinson 3' Layup (4 PTS) (Springer 2 AST)

Keels 9' Pullup Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Smith Jr. 1 AST)

Smith Jr. 1' Alley Oop Dunk (4 PTS) (Keels 4 AST)

Madsen 26' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Keels 4 AST)

SQUADRON Timeout: Regular (Full 1 Short 0)

Carton 26' 3PT Jump Shot (8 PTS) (Brooks Jr. 2 AST)

Smith Jr. 16' Step Back Jump Shot (4 PTS)

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Birmingham Squadron

Sioux Falls Skyforce @ Birmingham Squadron

Sioux Falls Skyforce @
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