Windy City vs. Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — Giorgi Bezhanishvili scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, and the Windy City Bulls closed the game on a 12-3 run to stun the Greensboro Swarm 115-110 in the NBA G League on Friday night at Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse.

The Bulls, who trailed by as many as 16 points in the third quarter, outscored the Swarm 41-21 in the final period to complete the comeback. Kevin Knox scored 12 of his game-high 29 points in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead free throws with one second remaining.

Greensboro, which entered the game with the league’s best record, appeared in control after a dominant third quarter. The Swarm erupted for 41 points in the period, turning a four-point halftime deficit into an 89-71 lead heading into the fourth. Liam McNeeley and Keyontae Johnson combined for 24 points in the quarter for Greensboro.

Windy City chipped away throughout the final frame, methodically cutting into the lead before a decisive final minute. Trailing 107-106, Knox hit a 3-pointer with 46 seconds left to put the Bulls ahead for good. After Ibou Badji converted a three-point play for Greensboro to tie the game at 110 with 17 seconds left, Knox was fouled on the ensuing possession and made both free throws.

Greensboro’s last chance ended when Caleb Grill stole an inbound pass with six seconds left. Knox was fouled again and made two more free throws to seal the victory.

Bezhanishvili added three assists and two blocks to his double-double for Windy City. Mouhamadou Gueye contributed 10 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks off the bench, while Ryan Woolridge had 16 points, six rebounds and five assists.

McNeeley led Greensboro with 22 points, five rebounds and five assists. Johnson added 23 points and five rebounds. Badji finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, and P.J. Hall had nine points and 12 rebounds.

The most critical sequence of the game occurred in the final 17 seconds. After Badji’s three-point play tied the game, the Bulls executed their final play for Knox, who drew a foul on his drive to the basket. His clutch free throws, followed immediately by Grill’s defensive steal on the inbound, secured the road victory against the league’s top team.

Windy City improved to 15-13 with the win. Greensboro fell to 20-9. The teams meet again in Greensboro on Saturday night.