Levi Randolph scored 19 points to lead eight players in double figures as the Maine Red Claws used a strong fourth quarter to pull away for a 119-105 victory over the Westchester Knicks on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 2,532 at the Portland Expo.

The Red Claws (17-13) have won three straight games and moved within a half-game of the Knicks for first place in the Atlantic Division.

Westchester (18-13) jumped out to a 36-28 first-quarter lead, but Maine came back to cut the deficit to two at halftime.

The Red Claws outscored the Knicks 30-16 in the fourth quarter to break open a game that was tied at 89 after three quarters.

Randolph scored four points during a key 7-0 run that gave Maine a 112-101 lead with 3:21 remaining in the game.

Coty Clarke added 18 points and nine rebounds for the Red Claws, and Omari Johnson and Andre Stringer chipped in 15 points apiece.

Westchester was paced by Gani Lawal with 20 points and nine rebounds. Jimmer Fredette chipped in 18 points and seven assists for the Knicks.

Seven players made a 3-pointer for the Red Claws, who went 21 of 43 behind the 3-point line.


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