Moses Wood

Paul Watson

Mamadi Diakite

Jaden Shackelford

David Stockton

Tyrese Samuel

Olin Carter III

Cassius Stanley

Kaleb Johnson

Jalen Bridges

Collin Gillespie

Eric Washington

TyTy Washington Jr.

Quincy Olivari

DaJuan Gordon

Christian Koloko

Bronny James

Grayson Murphy

Sir'Jabari Rice

Trey Jemison III

Alex Fudge

Jhonathan Dunn

Vincent Valerio-Bodon

Olisa Akonobi

Solomon Young

Jordan Goodwin

Devonte' Graham

Klajdi Mulla

Cameron Garber

Kenny Gardner

EL SEGUNDO&nbsp;– The South Bay Lakers (5-10) defeated the Valley Suns (10-9) 122-104 Friday night at UCLA Health Training Center. Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, currently on assignment, recorded his third regular season 20+ point contest with a game-high 28 points to go with six rebounds, two assists and one steal.



The Lakers took an early lead, with James contributing 10 of the Lakers’ 34 first quarter points. Forward Alex Fudge, making his return from a knee injury, scored his first basket back with a dunk assisted by guard Sir’Jabari Rice. The Suns found a rhythm in the second quarter, but the Lakers held strong to finish the first half with a 57-46 lead. Valley cut the lead to six points early in the third quarter, but South Bay responded, including two consecutive baskets made from deep by guard Quincy Olivari and Fudge. The Lakers went into the final quarter with a dominant 30-point lead, scoring a season-high 44 points in the third quarter. South Bay finished the game with a season-high 56 boards while shooting a season-high 52.3 percent from the field.



Two-way center Christian Koloko recorded his second double-double of the regular season with 16 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and a game-high four blocks. Guard Grayson Murphy notched his second consecutive double-double performance and sixth regular season contest in double-figure scoring with 15 points and 10 assists to go with eight rebounds and one steal. Two-way center Trey Jemison III added 14 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one block off the bench, while Olivari rounded out the Lakers’ offense with 22 points, three rebounds and two assists.



Suns guard Jaden Shackelford scored a team-high 27 points with four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Guard David Stockton coupled 13 points and 13 assists with three rebounds and two steals. Forwards Paul Watson and Moses Wood also scored in double digits.



The South Bay Lakers next take on the San Diego Clippers in Oceanside, Calif., Feb. 8 before returning home to play the Austin Spurs in a back-to-back at UCLA Health Training Center Feb. 12 and Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Fans can <a href="https://southbay.gleague.nba.com/ticket-central">click here</a> to purchase tickets.

South Bay Lakers Eclipse Valley Suns In Friday Night Victory

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Showcase Cup Standings

Jump Ball Koloko vs. Diakite: Tip to Shackelford

Shackelford 27' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Stockton 1 AST)

Gordon 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Koloko 1 AST)

Olivari 5' Driving Layup (2 PTS) (Gordon 1 AST)

MISS Diakite 5' Driving Floating Jump Shot

James 28' 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Murphy 1 AST)

Watson 3' Reverse Layup (2 PTS) (Diakite 1 AST)

MISS Stockton 6' Driving Floating Jump Shot

Diakite 2' Cutting Layup Shot (2 PTS) (Stockton 2 AST)

Koloko 5' Alley Oop Layup (4 PTS) (Olivari 1 AST)

Wood 1' Cutting Dunk Shot (2 PTS) (Stockton 3 AST)

MISS Olivari 5' Driving Floating Jump Shot

Koloko 27' 3PT Jump Shot (7 PTS) (Olivari 2 AST)

Stockton 3' Driving Layup (2 PTS) (Diakite 2 AST)

Samuel 1' Dunk (2 PTS) (Shackelford 1 AST)

MISS Stanley 4' Driving Floating Jump Shot

Jump Ball Jemison III vs. Stanley: Tip to Rice

Fudge 3' Alley Oop Dunk (2 PTS) (Rice 1 AST)

Stanley 26' 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Stockton 4 AST)

James 26' 3PT Step Back Jump Shot (8 PTS)

Stockton 27' 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Wood 1 AST)

Johnson Out of Bounds - Bad Pass Turnover Turnover (P1.T1)

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