Hustle Sweep Showcase, Earn Seventh Win in Eight Games
December 20, 2018 - NBA G League (G League)
Memphis Hustle News Release
Las Vegas - The Memphis Hustle defeated the Wisconsin Herd 124-113 Thursday afternoon at the MGM Resorts NBA G League Winter Showcase inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The Hustle won each of its games at Showcase and have won seven of its last eight. The team is also now 5-0 against Eastern Conference competition.
Memphis built a consistent and steady lead throughout the first half, but the Herd closed the half on an 11-1 run to take a 61-60 lead into halftime. The Hustle quickly retook the lead and led by as many as 16 near the end of the game. The Hustle assisted on 30 of its 45 made field goals and owned a 29-16 advantage in points off turnovers.
Dusty Hannahs posted another big performance off the bench, leading the team in scoring with 26 points on 9-of-17 shooting (4-7 3P). Tyler Harvey added 24 points and a game-high eight assists, knocking down 6-of-9 three-pointers. Yuta Watanabe also chipped in with 24 points to go with seven rebounds. Tarik Phillip (13 points) and Doral Moore (10 points) also hit double digits while D.J. Stephens fell one bucket shy of a double-double (eight points, 11 rebounds).
Christian Wood had a monster game for the Herd, posting 35 points (11-18 FG, 13-16 FT) to go with 18 rebounds, a season-high for any Hustle opponent. Fellow Bucks assignee Donte DiVincenzo made his NBA G League debut, scoring 21 points to go with seven boards and three assists. Two-way player Jaylen Morris (20 points) and Trevon Duval (18 points) also had big nights for the Herd.
The Hustle will continue a six-game road trip next Thursday, December 27 against the South Bay Lakers at 9 p.m. CT. The team returns to Landers Center on Thursday, January 3 at 7 p.m. to take on the Stockton Kings. Tickets are still available starting at $10 each and fans wishing to attend can purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com, the Landers Center Box Office, online at MemphisHustle.com or by calling (901) 888-HOOP.
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