The Long Island Nets are one win away from the G League championship after taking Game 1 of the NBA G League Finals, defeating the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Rockets’ affiliate, 117-107, at the Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook.
The Nets were led by Thomas Wimbush and Dzanan Musa, both of whom finished with 23 points, and Alan Williams who had 19 points and 16 rebounds. It was another strong game for all three. Long Island had five players in double-figures in the Game 1 win.
Wimbush recorded 23 points, six rebounds, and two assists in the win.