(2/22/2012 - Cedar Park, Texas) Home sweet home!
Justin Dentmon scored a game high 32 points on a very efficient 10-18 shooting night, including 6 3-pointers, 8 assists, and 3 rebounds. Leo Lyons put up 19 points and 7 boards as well, hitting on 7 of 10 shots.
The Toros took a 9 point lead into the half off a last second 3 point shot by Squeaky Johnson, but the Toros really turned it on in the second half, outscoring Tulsa 58-40, reversing the recent trend of struggling in the second half of games.
Listen to ESPN Austin's Stew Myrick and Lincoln Rose share their post game analysis of the Austin Toros game:
"We've been focusing on being more tough coming out of half time, more mentally tough," says Toros PG and Player of the Game Justin Dentmon. "We've been going into half time with a good lead or close and we give it away."
The Toros definitely played two solid halves in this one. Overall, the Toros shots 58% from the field, 46% from the 3 point line, and 80% from the charity stripe. This improved scoring has been the focus of practices of late.
"We've been scoring under 100 points, which is not like us. We're one of the top scoring teams in the league. We want to get our number up there, and then we'll be successful," says Dentmon.
NEW FACES TO THE TEAM
But perhaps the biggest addition is the return of fan favorite Squeaky Johnson to the team. Squeaky pitched in with 11 points and 8 assists, giving Coach Brad Jones 2 capable point guards who are comfortable playing off the ball as well. With two solid ball handling guards capable of playing together, Toros fans can expect to see their team eclipsing the century mark consistently.
HEAD COACH BRAD JONES
As a special treat for Toros fans, head coach Brad Jones let us into the locker room after the game to hear the victorious speech. Here is the clip Brad Jones addressing the team:
NEXT UP FOR THE TOROS
The Toros coaching staff and players will enjoy the All Star Break this coming weekend, then take a trip to Dallas for 2 games against the Texas Legends. The Toros are 5-0 this year against the Legends, so you can bet they're going to come out wanting Toros blood. Tune into NBA Futurecast to watch the games.
The Toros return to the Cedar Park Center on Thursday, March 8, at 7:30pm to take on the Sioux Falls Skyforce. The Skyforce are owned and operated by the Heat, Magic, and Timberwolves and feature such stars as Anthony Mason and Trey Guilder.
Thursday's game features 'Thirsty Thursday' for fans with $3 draft beers available. Also, March 8th is Austin Toros 'Girls Night Out' sponsored by the Cedar Park Regional Medical Center. Former Olympic Athlete and WNBA player Marion Jones will be speaking at 5:30pm and the Toros will be auctioning off Pink Toros Jerseys during the game. For more information on tickets, please visit www.AustinToros.com.
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