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Will South Bay Lakers outclass Valley Suns?
Tournament: NBA G League 2025-26 | Venue: UCLA Health Training Center | Tip Off: 00:30:00
Live Streaming: NBA G League YouTube Channel
South Bay Lakers to win.
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
The Valley Suns suffered a heavy 141-115 defeat to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, struggling to contain the opposition’s high-powered offense.
Damion Baugh led the charge, scoring 22 points, 10 assists, 2 rebounds, Sean McDermott added 21 points, 4 assists. Kaleb Johnson also put up 10 points, 5 rebounds. CJ Huntley defended the paint with 11 rebounds, and 12 points.
Offensively, Valley Suns scored 48.8% from the field goal, including 38.5% from the three-point line and 53.3% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded with 43-47 rebounds with 5 steals and 4 blocks.
The heavy loss will push the Valley Suns to reassess their defensive approach ahead of their next game. Conceding 141 points highlights the need for stronger perimeter coverage and transition defence. Expect a more focused and urgent performance as they look to bounce back and regain momentum.
The South Bay Lakers secured a hard-fought 104-99 victory over the Texas Legends, relying on strong fourth-quarter defence and efficient shot-making.
A promising performance by Drew Timme, contributing 24 points, 6 rebounds, while teammate RJ Davis added 23 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists. Bronny James with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Chris Manon defended the paint with 9 rebounds, 13 points.
Offensively, the South Bay Lakers shot 42.7% from the field including 29.4% from deep. They capitalized on opportunities at the line, dropping 73.3%, with 21 assists. On the defensive end they outrebounded 62-60, with 8 steals.
The win will give South Bay valuable confidence heading into their next game. Closing out a tight contest strengthens their belief in late-game execution and defensive discipline. If they maintain the same intensity and composure, they can build momentum and put together a strong run in upcoming matchups.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Damion Baugh |
| SG | Marcus Burk |
| SF | Sean McDermott |
| PF | CJ Huntley |
| C | Kaleb Johnson |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Bronny James |
| SG | RJ Davis |
| SF | Chris Manon |
| PF | Anton Watson |
| C | Kylor Kelley |
The Valley Suns face the South Bay Lakers on 26th February in an intriguing matchup. Valley will aim to tighten their defence after recent struggles, while South Bay enters with momentum following a close win. Expect an up-tempo contest where perimeter shooting and transition defence could prove decisive.
The Valley Suns rank 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 8-14, while South Bay Lakers rank 5th in the Western with a record of 13-8.
In the Last five matches, Valley Suns have 1 win, and 4 losses, South Bay Lakers have 4 wins, and 1 loss.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Baugh | 21.7 | 5.9 | 9.8 | 1.9/0.3 |
| Drew Timme | 23.7 | 8.0 | 4.4 | 1.0/0.1 |