Legends Fall to South Bay Lakers in First of Back-to-Back Matchups

Texas Legends drop home game despite strong third quarter performance

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Texas Legends (6-16) fell 127-105 to the South Bay Lakers (12-8) in the first of two back-to-back matchups between the teams at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas. South Bay set the tone early with a dominant first quarter, but the Legends rallied in the third quarter before South Bay pulled away late.

Why it matters

The Legends are looking to turn around their season and make a push for the playoffs, so these back-to-back games against a strong South Bay team are an important test. The outcome of these games could impact the Legends' playoff positioning in the G League standings.

The details

South Bay jumped out to a 37-point first quarter and shot 51.1% from the field overall to take control of the game early. The Legends trimmed the deficit with a strong 31-22 third quarter, but South Bay responded with 39 points in the final frame to seal the victory. Ryan Nembhard led Texas with 25 points and 14 assists, while Jamarion Sharp was a perfect 8-for-8 from the field for 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 blocks.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 21, 2026.
  • The two teams will meet again on Saturday, February 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. CT.

The players

Ryan Nembhard

Led the Texas Legends with 25 points and 14 assists.

Jamarion Sharp

Finished a perfect 8-for-8 from the field for 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 blocks for the Legends.

Drew Timme

Scored a team-high 25 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the South Bay Lakers.

Adou Thiero

Added 19 points on 7-of-8 shooting for the South Bay Lakers.

Augustas Marčiulionis

Scored 13 points and dished out 10 assists for the South Bay Lakers.

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What they’re saying

“We need to come out stronger in the first quarter and set the tone early. South Bay did that tonight and we weren't able to recover until the second half.”

— Ryan Nembhard, Texas Legends Guard (Texas Legends)

What’s next

The two teams will meet again on Saturday, February 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. CT at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas as the Legends look to even the series.

The takeaway

The Legends struggled to contain South Bay's offensive firepower in the first half, but showed fight in the second half to trim the deficit. If the Legends can carry that momentum into the rematch, they have a chance to even the series and gain ground in the G League standings.