IGNITE EVENS SEASON SERIES IN FRISCO

FRISCO, TX, (Mar. 12, 2023) – The Texas Legends (6-20) dropped a home matchup to the G League Ignite (11-16) 82-99 to even the season series. 

Texas struggled offensively, knocking down 36% and 23% outside while Ignite hit 51% overall and 33% from beyond the arc.  The lead changed 10 times before Ignite took control early in the second.  With a 15-2 run to open the quarter, the visitors built up a 10-point lead and carried a 58-42 advantage into halftime.  Implode would hold the double-digit gap through the second half using a balanced attack to hold off the Legends 41-40. 

Amauri Hardy had another big night for Texas with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists.  Kalob Ledoux added 18 points, 4 rebounds off the bench and Justin Jackson and AJ Lawson finished with 11 points apiece. 

John Jenkins led Ignite with 23 points while Leonard Miller tallied 18 points, 21 rebounds. 

The Legends hit the road for a three-game stretch before hosting the Oklahoma City Blue in their 2022-23 home finale March 19^th at 3:30pm.  For tickets or game information call 214-469-0822 or visit www.TexLegends.com.