Celtics clip Hustle 127-115

Photo: Armando Bacot of the Memphis Hustle during the team’s Media Day at FedExForum. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com)

Feb. 10, 2025-The Memphis Hustle (7-8) were defeated 127-115 by the Maine Celtics (12-9) on Monday night at the Landers Center.

DJ Steward paced Memphis with 33 points. Miles Norris registered 24 points. Nate Hinton added 17 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Armando Bacot totaled 13 points and nine rebounds.

JD Davison led Maine with 32 points, eight rebounds and 13 assists. Jordan Schakel added 26 points off the bench. Drew Peterson totaled 22 points and nine assists. Hasan Ward contributed 14 points and 14 rebounds.

Maine went on a 20-8 run in the first half to take a double-digit lead and led by as many as 19 points in the second half.

The Celtics scored 21 points off turnovers and scored 50 points in the paint. Memphis scored 24 fast break points. Maine shot 40 percent from beyond the arc, making 18 3-pointers.

The Hustle will host the Mexico City Capitanes on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 10:30 a.m. in their final game before the All-Star Break.