G League Austin Spurs

Austin Falls Short to Mexico City, 122-116

January 15, 2024 - NBA G League (G League)
Austin Spurs News Release


AUSTIN - The Austin Spurs (5-3) were defeated by the Mexico City Capitanes (6-2), 122-116 on Monday evening at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.

Paul Watson Jr. led Austin with a career-high 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field. Justin Kier followed with a career-high 19 points. Kaleb Johnson and Sir'Jabari Rice added 15 points for the Spurs.

Mexico City took an early lead in the opening period to finish ahead, 31-19. The momentum carried over into the second frame as they outscored the Spurs to lead at the end of the first half, 74-53. Austin found their rhythm in the third quarter as Erik Stevenson notched 10 points in the period alone that closed the gap by 12, 90-82. The final frame featured three ties and two lead changes. Austin was up by five with 3:36 remaining in the game credited to a Sir'Jabari Rice three, but the Capitanes regained the lead and sealed it with free throws.

Iverson Molinar and Justin Wright-Foreman led Mexico City with 28 points. Ethan Thompson followed with 24 points while Kenneth Faried notched a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

NEXT UP

The Silver and Black will go up against the Memphis Hustle on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. CT at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The games will be available to watch on ESPN+ and Bally Sports Southwest.

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