L.I. Nets handle Mexico City

The Long Island Nets (11-10), the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, defeated the Mexico City Capitanes (10-8), 112-93, on Feb. 24 at Nassau Coliseum. 

Brooklyn two-way guard Keon Johnson led the way for Nets, recording 26 points, four rebounds, six assists and one steal in 34 minutes. While on assignment with Long Island, Brooklyn center Noah Clowney posted 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks in 31 minutes. Long Island guards Kyler Edwards and Terry Roberts tallied 15 points each in 40 and 29 minutes, respectively.

Long Island took charge in the first quarter, going on a 14-0 run in the opening six minutes. The Nets closed the period ahead by 12, 30-18. Long Island’s offensive momentum continued into the second quarter, outscoring Mexico City 26-23 in the period. The Nets went into halftime ahead by 15, 56-41.

Mexico City battled hard in the third quarter, outscoring the Nets 33-30 in the period. Despite the Capitanes’ efforts, it was not enough to take the lead overall. Long Island closed the quarter ahead by 12, 86-74. The Nets carried their lead into the fourth quarter, outscoring the Capitanes 26-19. Long Island went on to defeat Mexico City by 19, 112-93.

Mexico City guard Iverson Molinar tallied a game-high 38 points, four rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block in 39 minutes. Capitanes guard Ethan Thompson posted 19 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in 38 minutes.