Julian Phillips

Tyler Smith

Omer Yurtseven

Quadir Copeland

Dajuan Harris

Jadin Booth

Cameron Matthews

John Knight III

Bryce Harris

Bryson Tucker

Malik Whitaker

Caleb McConnell

Stevie Mitchell

Oscar Tshiebwe

Chris Mantis

Jeremy Sochan

Jorge Diaz-Graham

Darin Green

Adam Flagler

Guillermo Diaz-Graham

Matt Cross

Jasper Floyd

Kebba Njie

Walter Clayton Jr.

Jett Howard

Tobi Lawal

Seth Lundy

Nate Cearley

Erica Parker

Carlos Peralta Ortega

Frisco, TX – The Texas Legends (1-2), NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, secured their first win of the season with a thrilling 102-99 victory over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (1-2) on Friday night at Fifth Third Arena.
The victory marked Head Coach Nate Mitchell’s first win of the season and his first in charge of the Legends. Matt Cross recorded his second double-double of the young season, finishing with 18 points and 12 rebounds off the bench.
Jeremy Sochan contributed 20 points, four rebounds and five assists, while Darin Green Jr. caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down seven three-pointers on 15 attempts to finish with 21 points.
Julian Phillips led the Vipers with a game-high 39 points in 38 minutes of action. Omer Yurtseven added 16 points and four assists, showcasing his soft touch around the basket.
Trailing by six entering the fourth quarter, the Legends mounted a comeback behind Adam Flagler, who erupted for 12 of his 14 points in the final period to help secure the victory. The late surge capped off a memorable home opener as Texas picked up its first win of the 2026-27 season.

LEGENDS TOP VIPERS FOR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON IN HOME OPENER

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Showcase Cup Standings

Jump Ball J. Diaz-Graham vs. Yurtseven: Tip to D. Harris

Phillips 2' Driving Layup (2 PTS) (Copeland 1 AST)

Yurtseven 2' Cutting Layup Shot (2 PTS) (D. Harris 1 AST)

Sochan 2' Alley Oop Layup (2 PTS) (Mantis 1 AST)

Green 26' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Sochan 1 AST)

Sochan 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Green 1 AST)

Copeland 1' Cutting Layup Shot (2 PTS) (Yurtseven 1 AST)

Mantis 27' 3PT Running Pull-Up Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Green 2 AST)

Green 25' 3PT Running Jump Shot (6 PTS) (Flagler 1 AST)

Green 28' 3PT Jump Shot (9 PTS) (Flagler 2 AST)

G. Diaz-Graham 17' Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Sochan 2 AST)

LEGENDS Timeout: Regular (Full 1 Short 0)

Booth 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Copeland 2 AST)

MISS Copeland 3' Driving Floating Jump Shot

Phillips Step Out of Bounds Turnover (P1.T1)

Phillips 3' Driving Layup (6 PTS) (Smith 1 AST)

Phillips 26' 3PT Jump Shot (9 PTS) (D. Harris 2 AST)

Booth 26' 3PT Jump Shot (6 PTS) (D. Harris 3 AST)

Cross 2' Cutting Layup Shot (2 PTS) (Mantis 2 AST)

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