Demetris Nichols

The bare bones assessment is this: the Sioux Falls Skyforce got two games out of an NBA player and two wins while he was in the lineup. Donald Sloan was parlayed to Sioux Falls in the NBA Development League as part of a three-team agreement.

Teams stay within striking distance through three quarters then the team that executes in the final 12 minutes captures the win. That team that emerged victorious was the Sioux Falls Skyforce as they topped the Reno Bighorns 116-109 Friday night at Reno Events Center.

On assignment from Golden State, NBA assignee Kent Bazemore helped Santa Cruz beat the Skyforce 109-93.

On Saturday night, the Sioux Falls Skyforce reversed the turnover trend and topped the Maine Red Claws 101-87 to split the weekend series.

On Friday night, the Skyforce dropped a decision to the Maine Red Claws 106-94. Gabe Pruitt filled in for an injured Troy Hudson with 13 points and 8 assists.

After entering the fourth quarter leading by 14 and by as many as 17 in the game, the Sioux Falls Skyforce were overrun by the Texas Legends 104-102.

The Austin Toros bounced back on Saturday by toppling the Sioux Falls Skyforce 111-102 after taking a ten point loss the night before.

Sioux Falls beat the Austin Toros 115-105 Friday night to keep the best record in the NBA Development League.

The first trip to South Dakota for the Texas Legends NBA Development League franchise was a fruitful one as the visitors walked away with their fifth straight win 86-82 over the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

The last time these two teams met, it was a first quarter blitz that led to a victory. On Friday night, the 4th quarter was the decider as the Sioux Falls Skyforce beat the Erie BayHawks 103-89 in NBA Development league action.