Short-handed Dakota Wizards Pull Out a Close One Beating Albuquerque Thunderbirds 110-106 - NBA D-League

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MLN Newswire -www.mlntherawfeed.com - Bismarck, ND - March 27, 2007: Despite finishing the game with their only five eligible players on the court, the Dakota Wizards won a close game tonight
110 –106 as they defeated the Albuquerque Thunderbirds to move into sole possession of first place in the Eastern Division.

Wizards forwards Darius Rice was a huge spark for the Wizards off the bench,
finishing the night with 23 points, including 6 of 10 shooting from behind
the three point line.  Forward Quemont Greer added 24 points and nine
rebounds.

The foul marred game featured seven technical fouls, which led to the
ejections of Wizards center Rod Benson and guard Dontell Jefferson.
Recently re-acquired forward Jerome Beasley fouled out in only 15 minutes of
action, while center Kevin Lyde and guard Chris McCray were unable to play
late in the game  due to injuries.

Albuquerque had three players finish with over 20 points with forwards Duane
Erwin (26), Dijon Thompson (27) and Julius Hodge (24) leading the way.
Hodge almost had a triple-double with 10 rebounds and eight assists on the
night.