FRISCO, Texas (Interstat) — In a frenetic, high-scoring G League affair defined by runs and relentless offense, the Austin Spurs outlasted the Texas Legends 138-132 on Friday night at Dr Pepper Arena. The victory improved the Spurs’ league-best record to 12-1, while the Legends fell to 6-7.

The game’s pivotal sequence came late in the fourth quarter, transforming a tight contest into a decisive Austin advantage. With the Spurs leading 120-118 and just under four minutes remaining, Texas center Jamarion Sharp scored on a putback dunk to tie the game. The celebration was short-lived. Sharp was immediately assessed a technical foul, his second of the game, resulting in an ejection. Austin’s David Jones made the ensuing free throw, and on the following possession, Harrison Ingram converted an offensive rebound to put the Spurs up 123-120.

The technical foul and ejection proved catastrophic for Texas. The Spurs seized the moment with a 10-2 run over the next two minutes, fueled by Jones, who scored eight points during the burst, including a deep step-back three-pointer that pushed the lead to 133-122 with 2:32 left. The Legends, despite a valiant 35-point fourth quarter, could not recover from that sudden swing.

Jones was the engine for Austin, delivering a monumental performance with 42 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in 41 minutes. His scoring, particularly in the final frame, was the steadying force for the Spurs. He was complemented by Harrison Ingram’s 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jayden Nunn’s 26 points. Micah Potter anchored the interior with 16 points and 12 rebounds.

Texas was led by a spectacular triple-double from point guard Dalano Banton, who finished with 36 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Zhaire Smith added 22 points, and Matthew Cleveland contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Legends’ offense was potent, shooting 51.6% from the field and making 18 three-pointers, but was ultimately undone by 24 turnovers, which Austin converted into 16 steals and numerous transition opportunities.

The game featured dramatic shifts in momentum. Austin opened a 36-26 lead after the first quarter, only to see Texas erupt for 43 points in the second to take a 69-65 halftime lead. The Spurs regained control with a 33-point third quarter and then matched Texas shot-for-shot in a 40-point final period to secure the win.

Statistically, the game was a study in contrasting styles. Austin, despite shooting just 44.3% from the field, leveraged its defense, forcing 14 more turnovers than it committed and attempting 27 free throws to Texas’s 14. The Spurs also held a significant advantage in assists, 16-7. Texas dominated the shot-blocking category, 10-3, and was more efficient from beyond the arc.

The two teams are scheduled for a quick rematch at the same venue on Saturday night.