Hawkins records first triple-double as Gold outlast Skyhawks 132-128

Updated: Jan 22, 2026, 05:59 pm

Coleman Hawkins recorded his first career G League triple-double to lead the Grand Rapids Gold to a 132-128 victory over the College Park Skyhawks on Thursday night in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The high-scoring contest saw both teams shoot over 51% from the field in a game that remained close until the final minutes.

Hawkins was masterful for the Grand Rapids Gold (4-4), finishing with 14 points, a game-high 15 rebounds, and 11 assists. Kessler Edwards led the team in scoring with 26 points on an efficient 9-for-13 shooting. In his return from the Denver Nuggets, two-way player Curtis Jones was instrumental down the stretch, finishing with 25 points, 6 assists, and 5 steals. The Gold featured a balanced attack, with seven players scoring in double figures, including Terrence Hargrove, Jr. (18 points, four 3-pointers), Javante McCoy (16 points), Justyn Hamilton (14), and Dane Goodwin (12).

The College Park Skyhawks (2-6) were paced by strong individual performances, including two double-doubles. Basheer Jihad posted a team-high 27 points and 11 rebounds, while point guard RayJ Dennis controlled the offense with 26 points and 10 assists, connecting on 5-of-8 three-point attempts. Javan Johnson added 16 points, while Caleb Houstan and Kobe Johnson each scored 14. MJ Walker contributed 12 points off the bench.

College Park built an early lead, but Grand Rapids fought back to take a 69-63 advantage into halftime. The game remained a tight, back-and-forth affair throughout the second half. The Gold's ability to protect the basketball proved crucial, as they committed 14 turnovers compared with 19 for the Skyhawks. Jones scored 10 of his points in the final five minutes, and Edwards hit a key three-pointer with 2:27 remaining to help Grand Rapids pull away for the win.

Up next: The Grand Rapids Gold host College Park Skyhawks on Saturday at 7 p.m. EST on NBAGLeague.com.

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