LEGENDS SWEEP CLIPPERS

FRISCO, TX, (Mar. 24, 2024) – Theo Pinson had a season-high 33 points to lead the Texas Legends (18-14) in a sweeping victory over the Ontario Clippers (14-19) 111-110. 

The game saw four lead changes, three of which came in the final five minutes of play.  Pinson opened the game with a long ball to start off a 6-0 run by Texas.  The two tied it up three times but the Clippers had the final say taking a 29-28 lead after one.  Armoni Brooks had 11 points in the second to lead the Clippers in building their largest advantage of the night (+15) before halftime. 

The Legends came out of the locker room firing, clipping 50% led by a 16-point performance from Pinson.  The Clippers quickly climbed to a 13-point edge with one minute to play but Texas finished 5-0 to cut the difference to 88-80 going into the final quarter.  With seven minutes on the clock, the Legends answered a seven-point deficit with an 8-point streak to take their first lead since the first quarter.  Josh Hagins hit a fadeaway in response, but the Legends countered and used a three-point play from Justin Jackson to seal the victory and the season sweep.   

Pinson added 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and a block to his game-high 33 while Tony Bradley grabbed his second straight double-double of 15 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks.  Olivier-Maxence Prosper tied his season-high with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, and Jackson tagged on 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.  Tyler Hall rounded out the double figures with 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. 

Brooks came off the bench to lead the Clippers’ scoring efforts with 22 points while Hagins added a double-double of 11 rebounds, 16 assists with 9 points. 

The Legends head to Oklahoma City Thursday to take on the Blue at 7pm CT on the UEN app and urbanedge.network.  The team finishes out the regular season at home March 30^th hosting the Maine Celtics at 7:30pm.  For tickets or information call 214-469-0822 or visit www.TexLegends.com.