G League Texas Legends

Legends Go Wright Past Lakers

Published on March 20, 2022 under NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release


EL SEGUNDO, CA - The Texas Legends (15-14) took a big win on the road against the South Bay Lakers (17-9) 122-110 Sunday night with the help of another 30-point double-double night from two-way Moses Wright.

The Lakers jumped ahead early, taking a 26-20 lead in the first behind a 13-point quarter from Mac McClung. Texas found an answer in the second in the form of Moses Wright, who had 15 points to help the Legends turn a 7-point deficit into a 10-point lead. Texas shot 52% through the second and third quarters and knocked down 45% outside.

The Legends went on a 12-2 run late in the third to build up a 16-point lead they would take into the fourth. The visitors maintained the double-digit edge through the final despite being outscored 37-33 by the home team.

Wright powered the Legends with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Carlik Jones also added a double-double of 14 points, 12 assists, while Olin Carter III and Justin Jackson each dropped 24 points and combined for 9 rebounds, 6 assists. James Banks III came off the bench to tie his career-high 5 blocks while grabbing 8 rebounds.

Mason Jones led all scorers with 35 points, 8 rebounds for South Bay while Mac McClung added 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Paris Bass came off the bench for the Lakers' only double-double of 15 points, 11 rebounds.

The two teams meet again Tuesday night at 9pm CT. Fans can catch all the action live on the Legends Facebook page or at www.TexLegends.com.

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