Memphis Hustle Edges Rio Grande Valley Vipers in High-Scoring G League Thriller

EDINBURG, Texas (Interstat) — The Memphis Hustle snapped a two-game skid with a narrow 120-118 victory over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in a G League contest Saturday at Bert Ogden Arena. The Hustle, who improved to 17-31, withstood a late surge from the Vipers, who fell to 30-20.

Memphis built a 65-55 halftime lead behind a 38-point second quarter. Rio Grande Valley rallied with a 35-point third quarter to close the gap but could not complete the comeback. The game featured 11 lead changes and was tied nine times.

Key performances included Memphis guard Charlie Brown’s scoring outburst and center Orlando Robinson’s interior presence. Rio Grande Valley was led by point guard Daishen Nix and forward Cameron Matthews. The Vipers had won the previous meeting between the teams just two days prior.