Santa Cruz Warriors bounce back vs. Knicks after loss to Memphis
The Santa Cruz Warriors lost 115-123 to the Memphis Hustle last Friday to kick off a back-to-back series. It was an incredibly heated and entertaining affair, and the game notably marked the first time all five Santa Cruz starters finished in double-digit scoring.
Cleanthony Early led the scoring effort for the Sea Dubs, posting 24 points, four rebounds and three assists. Georges Niang had 22 points, six rebounds and nine assists, while Alex Hamilton tallied 18 points, three rebounds and six assists. Damian Jones and Avry Holmes each finished with 10 points.
Damion Lee led the second unit in scoring with 17 points, six rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes.
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On the back end of that back-to-back, Santa Cruz was successful in bouncing back against the Westchester Knicks, winning 106-98. In his first game since the start of December, Quinn Cook finished with 30 points, four rebounds, five assists and one block.
Damian Jones had one of his best performances all year, recording a double-double with 20 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and two blocks. Georges Niang contributed 19 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Damion Lee added in 10 points off the bench.