South Bay Lakers Defeat Grand Rapids Gold, 119-111

The South Bay Lakers secured a victory over the Grand Rapids Gold in an NBA G-League matchup.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:18am

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The South Bay Lakers defeated the Grand Rapids Gold by a score of 119-111 in an NBA G-League basketball game played at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The Sporting Tribune's Robert Talamantes was on hand to capture images from the game.

Why it matters

The South Bay Lakers are the official G-League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers, so this win helps develop young talent that could eventually make the jump to the NBA. The G-League provides an important pathway for players to showcase their skills and earn opportunities at the highest level.

The details

The South Bay Lakers were led by strong performances from several players, including Adou Thiero, Chris Manon, Arthur Kaluma, Tevian Jones, Kobe Bufkin, Anton Watson, and RJ Davis. The team was able to pull away in the second half to secure the 119-111 victory over the Grand Rapids Gold.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
  • The final score was South Bay Lakers 119, Grand Rapids Gold 111.

The players

Adou Thiero

A guard for the South Bay Lakers who had several impressive plays, including a vicious slam dunk on a fast break.

Chris Manon

A guard for the South Bay Lakers who finished a tough layup over his defender.

Arthur Kaluma

A forward for the South Bay Lakers who threw down a powerful dunk off a pass from a teammate.

Tevian Jones

A forward for the South Bay Lakers who scored on a floater and a smooth gliding layup.

Kobe Bufkin

A guard for the South Bay Lakers who knocked down a contested corner three-pointer.

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What they’re saying

“The young guys really stepped up today and played with a lot of energy and passion. It was great to see them compete at a high level and come away with the win.”

— Robert Talamantes, Reporter, The Sporting Tribune

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth of talent in the NBA G-League and the continued development of the South Bay Lakers' roster. The win will help build momentum for the team as they push towards the playoffs and look to produce more NBA-ready talent.