Ciudad de Mexico edges Jal. Astros 93‑92 in thriller
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Interstat) — Trahson Burrell recorded a triple-double to lift Ciudad de Mexico past Jal. Astros 93-92 on Wednesday at Unidad Deportiva Avila Camacho.
Ciudad de Mexico trailed 28-23 after the first quarter and 51-42 at halftime, but outscored Jal. Astros 26-14 in the third quarter to take a 68-65 lead. The home team held on despite a 27-point fourth quarter by the visitors.
Burrell finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in 39 minutes. Sindarius Thornwell led Jal. Astros with 18 points and six assists. Chuba Ohams added 14 points and nine rebounds for Ciudad de Mexico, while Terrell Brown also scored 18 points.
Yoanki Mansia had 15 points and eight rebounds for Jal. Astros, and Trey Burke contributed 18 points. Tyran de Lattibeaudiere grabbed 10 rebounds off the bench.
The win improved Ciudad de Mexico to 24-26. Jal. Astros dropped to 72-12. The teams had split the previous four meetings, with Jal. Astros winning the prior game 114-75 on Tuesday.