G League Texas Legends

Legends' Carolina Trio Double-Doubles Past Lakers in 2023 Home Finale

Published on December 31, 2023 under NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release


FRISCO, TX - The Texas Legends (2-1) finished the year on a high note with a 121-110 victory over the South Bay Lakers (0-2) in front of a sold-out home crowd. The Legends' three former North Carolina stars all finished with double-doubles led by a season-standout night from Tony Bradley.

The Legends grabbed the first basket and later hit a 12-0 streak to take their first double-digit lead of the night. The visitors responded and pulled within two before the first buzzer to set the tone for a close match. The second quarter saw eight lead changes, but Tony Bradley put on a show hitting 6-of-6 and grabbing 4 boards and a block to make sure Texas held the advantage 59-55 at the break.

Shaquille Harrison lit up the third, finishing with 11 of South Bay's 28 points but the home team found luck beyond the arc and maintained their lead with a 47% three-point rate. The Legends found their rhythm in the fourth, spreading the offensive attack with all active players landing on the board. South Bay's Joirdon Nicholas opened the final minutes with a putback to make it a three-point game, but Texas responded with eight straight and held a double-digit difference through most of the quarter. Dexter Dennis put the icing on the cake with less than a minute to play giving Texas the largest lead of the night (+16).

Bradley had season-highs all around with 26 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks. Theo Pinson finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 15 assists, and Justin Jackson added 20 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Mike Miles Jr. came off the bench for 13 points, 4 assists joined by Taze Moore with 11 points, 4 assists.

Quinndary Weatherspoon came off the bench to lead the Lakers with 21 points, 9 rebounds joined by Jack White with 20 points, 7 rebounds. Louis King added 19 points, and Shaquille Harrison neared a triple-double with 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists.

The Legends stay home, hosting the Motor City Cruise next Saturday at 7:30pm. For tickets or information call 214-469-0822 or visit www.TexLegends.com.

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