FRISCO, Texas (Interstat) — The South Bay Lakers built a large early lead and cruised to a 127-105 victory over the Texas Legends in a G League game Friday night at Dr Pepper Arena.

South Bay opened a 21-point advantage by halftime, leading 66-45 after scoring 37 points in the first quarter. The Lakers maintained control throughout the second half, answering a Texas push in the third quarter with a 39-point fourth.

The win improved South Bay’s record to 19-15. The Legends fell to 13-23. The teams meet again at the same venue Saturday. Interstat’s ELO system had projected South Bay with a 70.20 percent probability to win.