Game Preview: vs Wolves

Last Meeting: 102-97 on 11/25/23

Live stream: BALY SPORTS SUN, NBAGLEAGUE.COM

All-Time Record: 37-51

Streak: W1

The Sioux Falls Skyforce won their third-straight home game in a 102-97 victory over the Iowa Wolves on Saturday night from the Sanford Pentagon and looks to complete the home sweep of Iowa for the first time in the NBA G League era. 

Miami HEAT assignee Orlando Robinson tallied 21 points and 17 rebounds in his season debut with the Skyforce (4-3). 

Sioux Falls went on an 11-0 run to start the contest, which helped them take a 32-21 lead over Iowa (1-6) after the first 12 minutes. Justin Champagnie scored 11 of his 17 points to pace the Skyforce to start the game. 

The Force built up to a 22-point lead in the second period, as Drew Peterson (career-high 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists) netted 16 points in the first half to give the team a 61-39 lead at half. 

Iowa outscored Sioux Falls 58-41 in the second half and cut the lead to two points late in the fourth quarter. DJ Carton posted 25 of his 29 points in the last two quarters, but the Force were able to hold on to snap a five-game losing streak to the Wolves. 

Alondes Williams posted 20 points on 7-12 FGA (5-8 3PA) to round out top scorers for Sioux Falls. 

Minnesota Timberwolves assignee Wendell Moore Jr. had 18 points on 6-16 FGA and five assists for Iowa. 

The Skyforce, 1.5 games out of first place in the Central Division, hits the road on Tuesday to face top seeded Motor City (5-1), followed by a trip to Cleveland against the Charge (3-3) on Friday. 

BOUYEA IS BACK 

• After earning multiple NBA G League honors, Jamaree Bouyea returns to the Skyforce after earning four NBA Call-Ups in the last 12 months (the most of any player in the past 12 months).
• Sioux Falls was 12-2 in the last 14 games he suited up for the team, and his play was a big part in pushing the team to a deep playoff run.

O KNOWS 

• Robinson is one of the most dominate big men to suit up for the Force in recent memory - as his seven-straight double doubles during the 2022 Showcase Cup was the longest streak for Sioux Falls in the G League era. 
• His personal best game with Sioux Falls came on 12/10 against Motor City, as he netted 26 points and grabbed 21 rebounds, with a +26 +/-.
• After playing in more than 30 games for the HEAT, Robinson returned to the Skyforce to help the team go 6-0 down the stretch and solidify a playoff spot. He led the team in the Western Conference Finals with 18 points and 16 rebounds, while having 28+ poonts and 16+ rebounds in two-of-three playoff games.