EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (Interstat) — The South Bay Lakers used a dominant first half to secure a 137-114 victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce in a G League game Thursday night at UCLA Health Training Center.

South Bay established control early, leading 68-58 at halftime, and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. The Lakers’ offense was consistently potent across all four quarters.

Nick Smith led a balanced South Bay attack. Jahmir Young paced Sioux Falls in the loss.

The Lakers improved to 32-17 this season, while the Skyforce fell to 26-23. The teams will meet again at the same venue Saturday.