South Bay Lakers Dominate Valley Suns in High-Scoring G League Affair

TEMPE, Ariz. (Interstat) — The South Bay Lakers delivered an offensive clinic to defeat the Valley Suns 129-98 in a G League game Thursday night at Mullett Arena. The Lakers seized control with a 47-point second quarter, turning a narrow deficit into a commanding 75-70 halftime lead they never relinquished.

Nick Smith scored 30 points for South Bay, while Drew Timme added 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists. The Lakers forced 22 turnovers, converting them into 15 steals. C.J. Huntley led Valley with 25 points. South Bay improved to 22-15, while Valley fell to 11-27.