Sioux Falls Defeated by Memphis 124-114
January 24, 2025 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, SD - The Sioux Falls Skyforce were defeated 124-114 by the Memphis Hustle on Friday evening from the Sanford Pentagon.
Alondes Williams posted his third-straight game of 20-plus points, with 28 on 12-28 FGA, and five assists to lead Sioux Falls (5-5). Miami HEAT assignee Keshad Johnson had 15 points on 6-11 FGA, 13 rebounds and four assists.
Memphis (4-5) outscored the Skyforce 32-28 in the first 12 minutes, as Grizzlies two-way Zyon Pullin ad seven points, three assists and a plus-14 plus-minus in the frame.
Bryson Warren netted 10 points on 3-5 FGA (2-3 3PA) in the second quarter, as the Skyforce trailed 63-60 at halftime.
The Hustle shot 50 percent from deep in the third quarter on 9-18 3PA to outscore the Force 35-27 in the frame. Williams had 12 points on 5-11 FGA (2-4 3PA) as Sioux Falls trailed 98-87 with 12 minutes remaining.
Malik Williams had eight points and 10 rebounds in the fourth quarter, as Sioux Falls was able to cut the lead to 108-105 with 4:59 left in the game. The Hustle went on a 16-9 run to secure the victory.
Nassir Little secured 22 points on 9-15 FGA (2-3 3PA), six rebounds and two assists, while Warren had 15 points and six rebounds. HEAT two-way Isaiah Stevens added 12 points, four rebounds and seven assists.
Pullin led the Hustle with 27 points on 11-20 FGA (4-7 3PA) and 10 assists. DJ Steward and Grizzlies two-way Yuki Kawamura combined for 32 points on 7-13 3PA.
Both teams meet again on Saturday (tomorrow) at 7:00 PM CST from Heritage Court.
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