Trhae Mitchell

Trey Alexander

Josh Oduro

Christian Shumate

D.J. Carton

Keion Brooks Jr.

Chase Hunter

John O'Neil

Garrison Brooks

James Reese

Jaden Springer

Hunter Dickinson

Bryce McGowens

Jalon Moore

LJ Figueroa

Andersson Garcia

Felipe Haase

James Bouknight

Boo Buie III

Tomas Chapero

Wade Taylor IV

RJ Melendez

Isaih Moore

Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa

Esteban Ezequiel Roacho Amador

Reynan dos Santos

Ashley Gloss

Clare Simmons

Ryan Johnson

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, were defeated, 115-102, in Monday night’s rematch against the Mexico City Capitanes.



The Squadron (2-5) got off to a 9-0 start after four minutes of action as the Capitanes (4-3) opened 0-11 from the field. The visitors maintained their strong start and never trailed in the first period, taking a 27-22 lead into the second quarter.



The second period proved to be a defensive battle, with both teams shooting a combined 3-of-21 from three-point range and committing 10 turnovers. Despite the offensive struggles, Mexico City took a slight 42-40 advantage into halftime.



After shooting 4-of-20 from the floor and 1-of-9 from three in the second quarter, Birmingham started clicking offensively in the third. Christian Shumate led the team’s 34-point period with 11 points on a perfect 4-of-4 shooting, while Johnny O’Neil also stayed perfect with eight points on 3-of-3 shooting. The Squadron shot 13-of-16 from the field as a team but still trailed 81-74 after three.



Birmingham continued their strong offensive showing in the second half, shooting 11-of-22 for 28 points in the fourth period. However, Mexico City couldn’t be slowed down and secured the rematch win, 115-102.



Christian Shumate led the Squadron with a career-high 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-4 from behind the arc.



Keion Brooks Jr. surpassed his season-high of 18 points from last night with a 19-point, seven-rebound performance.&nbsp;



Johnny O’Neil also had a career night, finishing with 18 points and four rebounds while shooting 4-of-5 from deep.

Squadron Come Up Short in Mexico City

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Showcase Cup Standings

Jump Ball Garcia vs. Oduro: Tip to Alexander

Carton 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Oduro 1 AST)

CAPITANES Timeout: Regular (Full 1 Short 0)

Bouknight Out of Bounds Lost Ball Turnover (P1.T1)

Squadron Timeout: Regular (Reg.1 Short 0)

Squadron Timeout: Regular (Reg.2 Short 0)

Brooks Jr. Offensive Foul Turnover (P1.T2)

Shumate 2' Dunk (2 PTS) (Alexander 1 AST)

Garcia 2' Layup (2 PTS) (Bouknight 1 AST)

Brooks Jr. 3' Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Alexander 2 AST)

O'Neil 24' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Hunter 1 AST)

Bouknight 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Taylor IV 1 AST)

Alexander Offensive Foul Turnover (P1.T3)

Haase 13' Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Taylor IV 2 AST)

Birmingham Squadron

Mexico City Capitanes

Birmingham Squadron @ Mexico City Capitanes

Birmingham Squadron @
Mexico City Capitanes