Hustle win back-to-back opener in Mexico City

Dec 11, 2024-The Memphis Hustle (6-7) Wednesday defeated the Mexico City Capitanes (7-6) 112-101 in the first game of a back-to-back at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.

Armando Bacot scored a career-high 25 points to lead the Hustle. Lucas Williamson totaled 19 points behind six 3-pointers. David Johnson tallied 16 points off the bench. Race Thompson contributed 14 points. Malachi Smith, Xavier Johnson and Robert Woodard II each finished with 11 points.

Louis King paced Mexico City with 28 points. Juan Toscano-Anderson tallied 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Dink Pate totaled 19 points. 

Memphis scored 27 points off turnovers. The Hustle outrebounded Mexico City 42-36 and outscored the Capitanes 40-26 in the paint. The Hustle bench outscored the Capitanes bench 41-27.