Pacers rookie Shayne Whittington was back on the court on Thursday, trying to help the Fort Wayne Mad Ants win a second straight NBA Development League championship. The Mad Ants hosted the Santa Cruz Warriors in Game 1 of the D-League Finals, but a late rally allowed Santa Cruz to come away with a 119-115 victory.
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Whittington, assigned to the D-League April 8, played 19 minutes off the bench. He made solid contributions, finishing with nine points, five rebounds, three steals, and two blocks. Whittington went 2-for-5 from the field but connected on his only 3-point attempt and was a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line.