Valley Suns Secure Victory with Rookies' Impact
The Valley Suns achieved a 117-111 victory against the Stockton Kings, bolstered by the return of rookies Rasheer Fleming and Khaman Maluach, along with two-way player Jamaree Bouyea. This win followed a narrow loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors, prompting the Suns to seek fresh energy from their returning players. In the first half, Fleming contributed significantly with 13 points, while Maluach added eight points despite facing foul trouble. Bouyea, returning from concussion protocol, initially struggled but found his rhythm, finishing the half with nine points.
The second half saw the Suns surge ahead with an 18-0 run, fueled by Bouyea's eight points. Ultimately, Bouyea led the scoring with 27 points, supported by Fleming's 19 and Maluach's 23. Head coach Paul Jesperson noted the players' ability to overcome fatigue from their recent travel and emphasized Bouyea's adjustment to his new role. The Suns are set to continue their campaign with an upcoming game against the Texas Legends.
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