Los Angeles D-Fenders not Ready for Anaheim Aresenal and Fall 109-101 - NBA D-League

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MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League could not sustain their early lead this afternoon at STAPLES Center and fell to the Anaheim Arsenal 109-101.

The D-Fenders led by 16 in the first quarter but were outscored 33-15 in the final quarter.

The Arsenal shot 53% from the field and outrebounded Los Angeles 37-32. Anaheim ’s bench outscored the D-Fenders reserves 43-20.

“We had a huge fourth quarter. The guys played solid defensively and were very focused. We didn’t start with concentration, but our bench was huge today,” said Arsenal Head Coach Reggie Geary.

Anaheim was led by guard Davin White and forward Steven Smith. White had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. Smith led the Arsenal with 24 points and 12 rebounds.

Forward Nick Lewis led Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding. He had 22 points and 11 rebounds.

Guard Jordan Farmar sparked the D-Fenders offense with 18 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals in 41 minutes.

“Anytime you want to win you have to play defense. We played good defense early. We were talking and communicating, but we just stopped doing that,” said D-Fenders guard Jordan Farmar, on assignment from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles had 15 turnovers and shot 27% from beyond the arc.

“We did not get a lot out of our bench. Our lead disintegrated and I never felt comfortable during this game. I know how Anaheim plays and they just don’t go away,” said D-Fenders Head Coach Dan Panaggio .