Anaheim, Calif., December 5, 2007 — For the second consecutive game the Utah Flash and the Anaheim Arsenal faced off in Anaheim but this time the results were different with the Arsenal coming away victorious.  On Wednesday night, the Utah Flash were beaten by the Anaheim Arsenal 99-91 at the Arena at the AnaheimConvention Center.

Anaheimforward Steven Smith stole the show pushing the Arsenal to victory with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals on 9 for 18 shooting from the field.  Arsenal forward Kedrick Brown, #9 overall draft pick in the 2007 D-League Draft, also helped out with 20 points and 3 assists.  First year player in the NBA Development League, Marquis Webb, started his third game in a row and scored 12 points.

“This was a good, solid win for us.  We did the things we talked about and put in a good defensive effort.  It’s a good win to build upon.” Arsenal head coach ReggieGeary said after the game.

The game’s high scorer, Steven Smith, said, “This was a great win for us.  We hope to take this momentum into Saturday and Sunday’s game against the Jam.”

Flash center James Lang led the Flash charge on Monday with 17 points and 8 rebounds.  On Wednesday the winning team was different, but Jason Lang put on another great performance with 23 pts and 8 rebounds.  Flash guard Gabe Pruitt also put in 21 points and had 2 steals.  Utahforward Brian Jackson also helped out with 10 points and 7 rebounds.

Utah Flash Coach Brad Jones said, “Anaheimmade some great plays tonight.  We have to give them credit.  It was a wonderful game for both teams but Anaheimmade the plays we couldn’t.”

“We played hard tonight but in the end it didn’t work out for us.  Anaheimmade some big plays in the game to get the win.  We are looking forward to the game against the Los Angeles D-Fenders on Friday.” Said Flash center James Lang after the game.