The Delaware Blue Coats will play their first ever playoff game in franchise history on Monday, March 8th. The game tips at 8:15pm on ESPN News against the Austin Spurs. The Blue Coats finished bubble play with a 10-5 record and earned a 4th seed in the playoffs. The Austin Spurs also finished at 10-5 and will be the 5th seed.

The playoff format for the NBA G League is single elimination. The last time the two teams played each other was on February 21, a game in which the Blue Coats won 122-107. Seven Blue Coats scored in double figures and at the time, tied a franchise record for most consecutive wins with seven straight victories.

The Blue Coats were led by 76ers two-way contract player Paul Reed. Reed delivered his seventh straight double-double with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and two steals in 31 minutes of action. Rayjon Tucker scored 23 points while adding five rebounds and a game-high three steals in 35 minutes. Michael Frazier II was key off the bench, scoring 24 points with five rebounds, one steal, and two bocks. Teammate Justin Robinson notched a double-double as well, with 19 points and a career-high 13 assists for the Blue Coats.

Monday night’s game can be seen nationally on ESPNews and heard on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM.

Mandatory Credit: NBA G League