Overview
- The Lakers assigned Bronny James to South Bay for the weekend, and he closed the back-to-back with 17 points, seven rebounds and three assists on 7-of-14 shooting with three threes in Saturday’s 104-99 win.
- South Bay opened the set with a 127-105 victory on Friday, when James added 13 points, five rebounds and five assists with two blocks and a steal in an impactful two-way showing.
- Drew Timme led South Bay in both games, posting 25 points, eight rebounds and four assists on Friday and following with 24 points and six rebounds on Saturday.
- RJ Davis contributed 23 points and seven assists with five made threes in the rematch, while Chris Manon added 13 points, nine rebounds and five steals.
- Adou Thiero tied his season high with 19 points on 7-of-8 shooting in 20 minutes on Friday before sitting Saturday, as the Lakers continue using South Bay to rebuild his rhythm after knee surgery and an MCL sprain.