SLAM: Slam knock off Hotshots at home

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The Bellingham Slam received 32 points from Ryan Diggs as they defeated the Central Oregon Hotshots 140-112 in an International Basketball League game Friday night at Whatcom Pavilion.

The victory was the Slam’s ninth consecutive, pushing their record to 11-2 and solidifying their position in first place in the IBL’s West Division.

After an even first six minutes, Bellingham used a 20-8 run over the rest of the quarter to post a 32-20 lead. The Slam furthered their lead with a 38-point second quarter to push their advantage to 25 points at 70-45 at halftime.

Bellingham opened with a 3- pointer by Ryan Diggs sandwiched between dunks by Lukas Henne and Brian Dennis.

With the Slam’s reserves seeing most of the action in the fourth quarter, Bellingham used a 14-1 run to push their lead to 31, capping the rally with a 3-pointer from Paul Hafford off a nifty Charlie Van pass.

Diggs’ 32 points was a game high while Tyler Amaya added a doubledouble with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Amaya narrowly missed a triple-double with eight assists.

The same two teams battle again on May 26 in a special half-price matinee game. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. at Whatcom Pavilion.

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