MEXICO CITY (Interstat) — The Mexico City Capitanes edged the Salt Lake City Stars 120-119 in a G League thriller Sunday at Estadio Azteca.

Mexico City led 69-66 at halftime, but Salt Lake surged ahead with a 41-point second quarter. The game remained tight through the final period. The Capitanes secured the narrow victory with a final defensive stand.

Sean East led a balanced Stars attack with 28 points. Boo Buie paced Mexico City with 32 points, including six 3-pointers, and James Bouknight added 23.

Mexico City improved to 20-15. Salt Lake City fell to 24-16. The teams meet again here Tuesday.