FRISCO, Texas (Interstat) — David Jones scored 42 points to lead the Austin Spurs to a 138-132 G League victory over the Texas Legends on Friday night at Dr Pepper Arena. The Spurs (12-1) held off a late charge from the Legends (6-7), who erased a large early deficit behind a triple-double from Dalano Banton.

Banton finished with 36 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for Texas. Austin built a 10-point lead after the first quarter, but Texas used a 43-point second quarter to take a 69-65 halftime edge. The Spurs reclaimed control with a 40-point final period. Jones added 10 rebounds for Austin, while Jayden Nunn scored 26 points. Harrison Ingram contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds.

Austin forced 24 turnovers, converting them into 34 points. Texas shot 52.7% from the field and made 18 3-pointers but attempted 14 fewer free throws than the Spurs. The teams meet again Saturday.