Memphis Hustle Fall to Stockton Kings 124-104
January 27, 2023 - NBA G League (G League)
Memphis Hustle News Release
Southaven, Miss. - The Memphis Hustle (8-2), the NBA G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies, fell to the Stockton Kings (11-2) 124-104 on Thursday at Stockton Arena.
Jordan Ford led the Kings with 25 points, Keon Ellis followed with 23 points and Trey Burke added 19 points off the bench. Neemias Queta finished with 12 points and six rebounds, and Chance Comanche posted a double-double behind 10 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.
Matthew Hurt led the Hustle with a season-high 21 points off the bench. Kenneth Lofton Jr. posted 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists, and Justin Bean followed with 16 points. Damien Jefferson scored 13 points, and Jacob Gilyard posted his second double-double of the regular season with 12 points and a season-high tying 13 assists.
The Kings posted 36 points in the first quarter and 30-21 in the second period to lead 66-50 at halftime. Ford scored 16 points and shot 4-of-4 from 3-point range in the first half. Stockton increased their lead to as many as 30 points in the third quarter and led 97-79 entering the final frame.
Stockton outscored Memphis 58-38 in points in the paint and 30-7 in fast break points. The Kings shot 100% from the free throw line and 44.8% from 3-point range, compared to the Hustle's 66.7% from the line and 35% from deep.
Memphis will rematch with Stockton on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 5 p.m. CT in the second matchup of their two-game series.
Single-game tickets for all regular season Hustle games are on sale now. Tickets start as low as $14 and are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (901) 888-HOOP. Additionally, all-inclusive floor seats and tables are still available for purchase, and the Hustle are accepting $50 deposits for groups of 10-or-more.
For more information on the Memphis Hustle, visit memphishustle.com, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@MemphisHustle) or like Memphis Hustle on Facebook.
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