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The Wisconsin Herd (6-2) split two games last week versus the Delaware 87ers (W, 119-111) and Lakeland Magic (L, 109-104) and move to second-place in the Central Division. Central Division (as of 11/27/17) TEAM W L GB Fort Wayne 7 1 -- WISCONSIN 6 2 1 Grand Rapids 4 7 4.5 Windy City 3 6 4.5 Canton 2 5 4.5 The victory over the Sevens was highlighted by a career-high 41-point performance by sharp-shooter  James Young.  The NBA G League's leading scorer put on an other-worldly shooting display, hitting 12-of-16 shots, including 9-of-11 from downtown. Forward  Cliff Alexander  led the way with 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Herd fell to the Lakeland Magic on Saturday night. The loss snapped the team's 4-game winning streak. Looking ahead, the Herd prepare for their Oshkosh home opener ...

The Wisconsin Herd (5-1) extended their winning streak to three straight, claiming their first two games in the state of Wisconsin after four straight road games and moving into first place in the Central Division. James Young (29 points) led the way as the Herd defeated the Windy City Bulls, 100-92, on Friday. For an encore, Young (40 points) recorded the first 40-point game in Herd history in a 132-125 victory over the Maine Red Claws on Saturday. In their first season of existence, the high-scoring Herd have quickly established themselves as one of the must-watch teams in the NBA G League. The current roster boasts five players averaging 20+ points per game: James Young (26.8 ppg, 4 games played), Sterling Brown (25.5 ppg, 2 gp), Xavier Munford (25.0 ppg, 4 gp), Joel Bolomboy (21.0 ppg, 1 gp), and Gary Payton II (20.0 ppg, 2 gp). Next up for the Herd:  • Tuesday, November 21, at Delaware 87ers • Saturday, November 25, at Lakeland Magic ...

In their first season of existence the Wisconsin Herd have exploded out of the gate, surging to a 3-1 record. After making their franchise debut on Monday November 6, the Herd got their feet wet by playing 4 games in 6 nights (all on the road, mind you), winning 3 of them. Their first game was won in memorable and dramatic fashion, with a Xavier Munford buzzer-beater capping a huge comeback from 20 points down. Following that season-opening 115-113 win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Herd defeated the Salt Lake City Stars 103-97 on Wednesday, lost to the Santa Cruz Warriors 111-82 on Friday, and defeated the Reno Bighorns 106-102 on Saturday. The team's offense has been led by a trio of high-scoring guards: Munford (25 points per game), Gary Payton II (20 PPG), and James Young (19 PPG). Next up for the Herd: • Friday, November 17, vs Windy City Bulls • Saturday, November 18, vs. Maine Red Claws Both games will be played at the BMO Harris Bradley Cen...