Yang Hansen posted 7 points and 5 rebounds in one quarter, finishing with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists, but couldn't save the team as the Torn City Mix narrowly lost to the Santa Cruz Warriors.

On February 23rd Beijing time, in the NBA G League, Yang Hansen, assigned to the Torn City Mix, played against the Santa Cruz Warriors. After intense competition, Torn City Mix lost 113-118 to Santa Cruz Warriors, with Yang Hansen scoring 11 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, dishing out 3 assists, and blocking 2 shots.

Statistics

Torn City Mix: Yang Hansen 11 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks; Cook 33 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists; Love 25 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Kent 12 points, 4 rebounds.

Santa Cruz Warriors: Bolden 30 points, 6 rebounds; Smith 16 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists; Williams 29 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists.

Game Progress

In the first quarter, the Santa Cruz Warriors started strong by hitting consecutive three-pointers, quickly building a double-digit lead. The Mix responded with a 7-0 run featuring fast breaks, mid-range jumpers, and free throws to close the gap. Near the end of the quarter, Yang Hansen grabbed an offensive rebound and scored on the putback for his first points of the game. The quarter ended with the Mix trailing 30-32. In the second quarter, the Warriors maintained their early momentum, scoring through threes, drives, and free throws to extend their lead to 15 points. Although Yang Hansen repeatedly secured rebounds and provided assists, his shooting was off. Towards the quarter's end, the Mix tried to rally, but the Warriors held firm, finishing the half ahead 65-49 after Lyons scored over Yang Hansen in a one-on-one matchup.

After halftime, Yang Hansen gradually regained his form, starting with a strong drive resulting in a three-point play, followed by a precise assist to a teammate for a layup. However, the Warriors kept up their scoring pace, maintaining the lead. Yang Hansen then scored with a turnaround hook shot and a putback, leading the Mix on a scoring run that narrowed the margin. Late in the quarter, the Warriors stabilized the game with three-pointers and free throws, ending the third quarter with the Mix down by 12 points. In the final quarter, the Mix opened with a 9-3 run, cutting the deficit to 6. Both teams exchanged scoring runs in a tightly contested battle, with Yang Hansen returning to the floor. Near the end, the Warriors exploded with an 11-0 run. The Mix launched a final push, with Yang Hansen completing a powerful dunk, but the Warriors sealed the victory with free throws.

Starting Lineups

Torn City Mix: Yang Hansen, Cook, Love, Carl, Kent.

Santa Cruz Warriors: Bolden, Clark, Lyons, Smith, Williams.