SOUTH BAY SEEKS CONTINUED SUCCESS AGAINST STRUGGLING VALLEY

TEMPE, Ariz. (Interstat) — The surging South Bay Lakers visit the last-place Valley Suns in a G League matchup Wednesday at Mullett Arena.

South Bay (20-15) enters on a strong run, having won eight of its last 10 games, including a 104-99 road victory over Texas on Saturday. The Lakers have dominated the season series against Valley (11-25), winning both prior meetings in November by an average margin of 27.5 points.

Guard R.J. Davis leads South Bay’s charge. He is averaging 22.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 6.5 assists over his last 10 games, including a 45-point, 8-assist performance on Jan. 31. In Saturday’s win, Davis posted 23 points, 7 assists and 2 blocks. Forward Drew Timme added 24 points and 6 rebounds.

Valley looks to halt a two-game skid after a 141-115 loss at Sioux Falls on Sunday. The Suns have lost 10 of their last 13 games. Guard Damion Baugh has been a bright spot, averaging 19.0 points and 10.0 assists over his last six contests. He recorded a triple-double with 11 points and 15 assists in a win over Sioux Falls on Feb. 20.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a South Bay victory, 122-100.

The teams meet again Thursday at Mullett Arena to conclude a two-game set. South Bay begins a three-game road trip next week, while Valley starts a six-game trip on Saturday.