Jan 06, 2009 - 04:05:22 CST
When: Today, 1:45 p.m. MST.Where:Orem, Utah.
Records:The Energy is 9-2 and in first place in the Central Division. The Wizards are 9-7 and in fourth in the Central.
Series: This is the second of seven meetings between Dakota and Iowa this season.The Energy beat the Wizards 106-103 in Dakota's season-opener on Nov. 29.
Notes:The Wizards have won eight of their last 10 heading into the D-League Showcase. ... Rod Benson has played limited minutes in his first two games back with the Wizards. Benson, who led the D-League in rebounding last year, has grabbed just two boards and scored eight points in 27 minutes. ... Blake Ahearn once again was a nominee for the D-League performer of the week, which went to Anaheim's James White. ... The Energy love to run and gun. Iowa is second in the league in scoring at 113.9 ppg. ... Courtney Sims has been outstanding for Iowa, averaging 22.9 points (second in the league), 12.6 rebounds (first) and 2.7 blocks (second). ... Cartier Martin is averaging 20.5 ppg. ... Former Wizard Curtis Stinson is averaging 14.8 points and 7.5 assists, sixth in the league.
- By Lou Babiarz
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