EL SEGUNDO — The South Bay Lakers secured a 128-116 victory over the San Diego Clippers Wednesday night at UCLA Health Training Center, powered by a dominant fourth quarter. The team relied heavily on their depth to outscore San Diego 35-22 in the final period, overturning a 94-93 deficit to seal the win. This performance boosted South Bay’s record to 11-8 overall and an impressive 9-1 at home, showcasing the critical role of the South Bay Lakers fourth quarter effort.
Key Contributors Drive South Bay’s Comeback
Forward Tevian Jones led five players in double figures, matching his season high with 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including four three-pointers. Jones caught fire after halftime, scoring 22 of his points in the second half to shift momentum in favor of the Lakers. Two-way forward Drew Timme added 20 points, six rebounds, and three assists, while guard RJ Davis contributed 18 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Anton Watson’s all-around game produced 15 points, seven boards, and six assists.
Bronny James Jr., playing under assignment from the Los Angeles Lakers, chipped in 12 points, three rebounds, six assists, and two blocks, energizing both offense and defense during the crucial stretch.
Opposition Efforts and Defensive Standout Moments
San Diego Clippers were led by John Poulakidas, who scored a game-high 30 points and collected seven rebounds. Jaelen House recorded a double-double with 18 points and 17 assists, and Hunter Sallis added 20 points. Cam Reddish and Zach Freemantle each posted 13 points, while Jahmyl Telfort put up 11 points for San Diego.
South Bay’s defense was especially effective in the fourth quarter, holding the Clippers to just 22 points—a regular-season low for any opponent, matching the mark set earlier in the season against Rio Grande Valley. This defensive lockdown was vital in transforming a tight contest into a comfortable double-digit victory.
Upcoming Road Trip and Season Outlook
The Lakers’ balanced scoring and strong bench depth have made them a formidable team at home this season, and they now look ahead to new challenges. South Bay will embark on a four-game road trip starting Friday in Frisco, Texas, facing the Texas Legends before returning home to take on Stockton on February 28.
This victory and the team’s depth during the South Bay Lakers fourth quarter highlight their resilience and potential as they push through the season’s demands.
“South Bay’s depth showed up big in the fourth quarter, and our guys kept fighting until the very end.” ?Tevian Jones, Forward
“We focused on defense down the stretch, and it paid off by limiting a talented San Diego team.” ?Drew Timme, Two-way Forward
“It was a total team effort; everyone contributed to that big fourth-quarter run.” ?RJ Davis, Guard
