EDINBURG, Texas (Interstat) — The Rio Grande Valley Vipers defeated the South Bay Lakers 126-119 in a G League contest Tuesday at Bert Ogden Arena. The Vipers secured their second win over the Lakers in four days.

South Bay led 61-58 at halftime, but Rio Grande Valley used a 36-point third quarter to seize control. The Vipers maintained their lead through the final period, closing the game on an 8-0 run in the last 43 seconds.

The victory improved Rio Grande Valley’s record to 14-12. South Bay fell to 12-12. The Vipers’ Tristen Newton and Daishen Nix were key performers, while R.J. Davis led the Lakers’ effort.