Maine Edges Sioux Forces in Overtime Thriller Behind Williams’ Dominant Performance
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Interstat) — Amari Williams scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Maine Celtics outlasted the Sioux Falls Skyforce 117-116 in overtime on Wednesday night at Sanford Pentagon.
Williams added eight assists for Maine, which blew a late fourth-quarter lead before securing the G League victory in the extra period. Hayden Gray added 23 points and 10 assists for the Celtics.
Steve Settle led Sioux Falls with 24 points. The Skyforce committed 24 turnovers, leading to 12 Maine steals.
The Celtics, now 20-13, survived despite being outrebounded 58-43. The Skyforce fell to 18-15. The teams meet again in Sioux Falls on Friday.