LEGENDS DROP SECOND STRAIGHT TO MEXICO CITY DESPITE WHEELER’S CAREER NIGHT

Frisco, TX – Despite a career night from forward Phillip Wheeler, the Texas Legends fell short against the Mexico City Capitanes, 109-101, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Comerica Center.

Wheeler led all scorers with a career-high 35 points, shooting 13-of-23 from the field and 4-of-6 from beyond the arc while adding 10 rebounds. Jazian Gortman contributed 18 points and a team-high eight assists, while Tanner Holden recorded a double-double with 12 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.

The Legends came out strong, taking a 35-30 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 63-56 at halftime. However, the Capitanes flipped the momentum in the third quarter, outscoring Texas 22-15 to take control heading into the final frame.

Mexico City was led by Juan Toscano-Anderson, who finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Dink Pate and David Jones Garcia each added 16 points, while Greg Brown III controlled the glass with a game-high 14 rebounds.

The loss drops the Legends to 6-11 on the season as they look to regroup and snap a two-game losing streak. They will return to action at the Comerica Center on February 22^nd, against the Rip City Remix. Tip-off will be at 7:30pm CT, for more information visit www.TexLegends.com. 

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