LEGENDS HOLD OFF LONG ISLAND IN HIGH-SCORING BATTLE

FRISCO, TX – The Texas Legends (8-15) bounced back with a 122-118 victory over the Long Island Nets (11-13) in a tightly contested Sunday afternoon matchup at Comerica Center.

The Legends got off to a hot start, setting the tone with a 35-point first quarter, but Long Island responded with a strong second period to take a halftime lead. Texas regained control in the third and held off the Nets in the final frame for the win.

Brandon Williams led the Legends with 34 points, adding 7 assists and 4 rebounds. Max Fiedler recorded a career-high 22 points while dominating the glass with 12 boards. Zhaire Smith put up 19 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds, and Jazian Gortman orchestrated the offense with 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Long Island’s Tyson Etienne led the Nets in scoring with 32 points, while Drew Timme posted 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.

The Legends hit the road for back-to-back matchups against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Thursday, March 6th, at 7:00 PM CT. Fans can tune in live on KFAA and UEN.

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