The Austin Toros have been nipping at the heels of the Texas Legends all season long. Now, after a resounding two-game sweep at The Dr. Pepper Arena, the Toros find themselves within one game of taking over fourth place in the D-League’s Central Division.
L Texas Legends (16-17) Vs. Austin Toros (12-18)—89-103
After trailing by as much as 23 points in the first half during last Tuesday’s Central Division matchup at The Dr. Pepper Arena, the Texas Legends made it a game with 4:18 remaining in the fourth quarter. But despite sneaking within four points of the Toros, the Legends ended up with their fifth-straight loss.
Former Dallas Maverick, Josh Howard, recorded a double-double with 19pts and 11 rebs. Ronald Murray led the Toros in scoring with 24 pts and 12 rebs. The Legends were led by former UNC standout Jeremy Atkinson, who notched a double-double with 26 pts and 11 rebounds. Once again, Booker Woodfox was big off the bench, knocking down 21 points.
L Texas Legends (16-18) Vs. Austin Toros (13-18)—111-114
A late rally had the Legends with an opportunity to stop their skid at six games. Tied 111-111 with 8.8 seconds left in regulation—thanks to P.J. Hairston’s free throw prowess—Ronald Murray killed any hope for a Legends rally, as his 3-pt. shot gave the Toros the buzzer-beating victory.
Once again for the Toros, it was Josh Howard (23 pts, 11 reb) and Murray (19 pts, 10 ast) that led Austin to another win over the Legends. Courtney Fells had a big night too, knocking down 27 points.
Mickey McConnell led the Legends in points with 26, and created plenty of additional scoring opportunities thanks to his 11 assists. Devin Ebanks netted 24 points, and both Melvin Ely and P.J. Hairston scored 18. Regardless, the Legends dropped their season-high sixth straight game, and now find themselves nine games behind the front-running Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the Central Division.
Upcoming Legends Games
The Texas Legends get the next seven days off before hitting the road to play three games in four days. Next Wednesday February 19, they take on the Lake Erie Bayhawks, then it’s on to Delaware to lock horns with the 87ers on Friday.
Then on Saturday the Legends travel to Connecticut for a one-game matchup with the Charge. All games will be broadcast live via their official YouTube Channel.
