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
Posted in Sports on Monday, January 5, 2009 6:00 pm Updated: 12:20 pm.
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