NetsDaily · Mar 11, 2024
Powered by strong game from Patrick Gardner, Long Island Nets defeat Birmingham Squadron. 115-112
After leading the Egyptian national team to two wins in the FIBA Africa Qualifying Tournament, Patrick Gardner, the Long Island Nets 6’11” big man, has returned to the G League and dominated.
The Long Island native and Marist product is averaging 15.0 points and 9.3 rebounds over the last four G League games, including a season-high 23-point outburst off the bench Sunday that led the Nets G League affiliate to a 115-112 win over the Birmingham Squadron, the New Orleans Pelicans affiliate, in Birmingham.
Gardner played 30 minutes and shot 8-of-12 overall, including 3-of-5 from deep. He also blocked three shots and recorded two steals in the Long Islanders fourth straight win.