Jenkins, Payne score in double-figures in D-League games

John Jenkins and Adreian Payne each scored in double figures in seperate NBA Development League games Saturday night. The Hawks played their second games for Idaho and Austin, respectively, on their current assignments.

Jenkins had 18 points of 6 of 12 shooting for Idaho in a 96-91 loss to Bakersfield. The shooting guard started at one of the forward positions and added six rebounds, two assists, one steal and two turnovers in 39 minutes. Jenkins will likely continue his assignment for Idaho, which next hosts Oklahoma City Tuesday and Wednesday.

Payne had 13 points on 6 of 12 shooting for Austin in a 134-126 win at Rio Grande Valley. The first-round draft pick started at center and added eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one turnover n 27 minutes. Payne will likely remain on assignment as Austin travels to Reno on Tuesday and Bakersfield on Thursday.

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