Introducing . . . YOUR Memphis Hustle! (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
LENS & LINES
by Warren Roseborough, Special to TSDMemphis.com
The Memphis Hustle, The Memphis Grizzlies G-League affiliate, kicked off their inaugural game on Saturday Nov. 4, pulling out all the stops! There were face paintings, giveaways, Grizz Girls, The Blue Bunch Dance Team, Grizz, activities for the kids, and the Beale Street Flippers.
Of course, the most important thing was the game itself against the Sioux Falls SkyForce. The Hustle came out on fire, shooting 3 pointers and going to the basket. They led in the first half by 18 points but the SkyForce cut into the lead right before halftime, and ended up beating the Hustle 120-116 in a very exciting debut game.
Check out my photos from the opening night debut!
The Beale Street Flippers performed at the Memphis Hustle debut game against the Sioux City Skyforce game at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
Erik McGhee of the Sioux Falls SkyForce gets an over and back call as he tries to save the ball. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
Erik McGhee of the SkyForce drives to the basket on a reverse layup and scores on Ivan Rabb of the Hustle. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
Dominique Campbell (left) face painting Emon Stephenson the sister of Kobi Simmons of the Hustle. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
Hustle Head Coach Glynn Cyprien goes over a play. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
There were all sorts of activities for kids, and everyone before the game, and during halftime. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
Marquis Teague, and his Hustle team mates entering the Landers Center Arena. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
Introducing . . . YOUR Memphis Hustle! (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
Ivan Rabb of the Hustle is off and running on a fast break that eventually led to a score for his team. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
Jordan Crawford of the Memphis Hustle scores as Matt Williams Jr.
of the Sioux Falls SkyForce helplessly looks on. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
Kobi Simmons pulls up for a 3. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
Kobi Simmons of the Hustle sizes up his opponent and shoots a 3. (Photo: Warren Roseborough)
