ENERGY WIN STREAK HITS 5 WITH WIN OVER OKLAHOMA CITY

 Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa Energy (15-12) won 104-103 over the Oklahoma City Blue (17-12) Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

The Energy were led by Chris Allen with 24 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.  Memphis Grizzlies assignee Russ Smith added 22 points and 5 rebounds.

After an early lead by the Blue, the Energy took control of the first quarter.  Chris Allen led the Energy with eight first quarter points to help give the Energy a ten-point advantage heading into the second quarter.

The Blue were able to put together a comeback in the second quarter, outscoring the Energy 29-21 to pull within two points at halftime.  Josh Huestis and Semaj Christon led the Blue comeback with six points each.  Allen continued to be hot for the Energy with nine-second quarter points for the Energy.  Iowa led 43-41 heading into halftime.

It was a close third quarter coming out of halftime with the teams exchanging the lead four times.  The Blue pulled out to a quick 12-point lead during the quarter, but the Energy were able to fight back and regain the lead heading into the fourth, leading 74-72.

It was an exciting and close fourth quarter.  The teams exchanged the lead six times during the quarter.  Iowa led by three points with :13.8 left in the game.  Two late free-throws by Ferrakohn Hall helped seal the deal for the Energy as they would go on to win 104-103 despite a late three-pointer at the buzzer by the Blue.

The Energy travel to Maine this Thursday before coming home to play Saturday at 7pm.

Iowa Energy 2014-2015 single game tickets are now on sale starting at just $8.  Group tickets, Flex Packs and payment plans are available now.  For more information, visit IowaNBA.com or contact the Energy at (515)-564-8550.  For more information on the Energy, ‘like’ the Iowa Energy on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@iowaenergy).

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