Texas vs. Rip City

PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — In a high-octane G League shootout defined by runs and resilience, the Rip City Remix outlasted the Texas Legends 126-119 on Wednesday night at the Chiles Center, sweeping a tightly contested two-game home set.

The game’s most critical sequence unfolded in the final minute. With Rip City clinging to a 117-115 lead, Texas’ Jeremiah Robinson-Earl completed a strong move inside to tie the game with 29 seconds remaining. The Remix immediately answered. On the ensuing possession, Blake Hinson sank a deep 25-foot 3-pointer with 34 seconds left, pushing the lead back to three and forcing a Texas timeout.

The Legends, who had fought back from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter, could not respond. A turnover by Jordan Hall with four seconds left sealed their fate, and Romeo Weems added a final dunk at the buzzer for the final margin.

The victory improved Rip City’s record to 18-13 across all competitions, while Texas fell to 12-17.

The game was a tale of contrasting strengths. The Remix dominated the glass, outrebounding Texas 60-38, including a 17-6 advantage on the offensive boards that led to 22 second-chance points. However, the Legends forced 14 Rip City turnovers, converting them into 23 points, while committing only six turnovers themselves. Texas also dished out 12 assists to Rip City’s five, highlighting a more fluid offensive approach at times.

Offensive efficiency ruled the night. Rip City scored 126 points on 104 possessions for an offensive rating of 121.6, slightly edging Texas, which posted a 118.2 rating with 119 points on 101 possessions. Both teams launched from deep, with Rip City connecting on 20 of 47 attempts from 3-point range, while Texas hit 15 of 44.

Alex Reese led the Remix with 23 points and nine rebounds, continuing his strong play after a 22-point performance in Tuesday’s win over the same opponent. Sean Pedulla and Blake Hinson provided crucial support. Pedulla scored 24 points and handed out seven assists, while Hinson recorded a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, including the game’s biggest shot.

Texas was powered by a trio of high scorers. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl posted a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jordan Hall led all scorers with 24 points and added eight assists, and Dalano Banton filled the stat sheet with 22 points and nine assists. Sheldon Edwards added 17 points for the Legends.

The game featured 15 lead changes and 10 ties. Rip City built a 93-87 lead after three quarters, fueled by a 36-point third period, and extended it to 12 points early in the fourth. Texas responded with a 17-4 run, capped by a Sheldon Edwards 3-pointer, to take a brief 108-106 lead midway through the final period. The teams traded baskets until the dramatic final minute, where Hinson’s clutch three proved the decisive blow.

According to Interstat’s ELO system, Rip City entered the game with a 79.30 percent probability to win. The Remix next travel to face Mexico City on Sunday. Texas returns home to host Sioux Falls on Saturday.