EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (Interstat) — R.J. Davis scored 45 points to lead the South Bay Lakers to a decisive 146-104 G League victory over the Salt Lake City Stars on Saturday at UCLA Health Training Center.

The Lakers established control early, erupting for 42 points in the first quarter and never relenting. Davis added eight assists, while Kobe Bufkin contributed 23 points and eight assists. Kylor Kelley posted a double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks.

Matthew Cleveland led the Stars with 17 points and eight rebounds. Salt Lake City struggled offensively, shooting just 39% from the field. South Bay shot 63% and made 17 3-pointers.

The Lakers improved to 16-13. The Stars fell to 19-13.