Skyforce falls to Lakers in series opener 137-114

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Los Angeles (Skyforce) — The Sioux Falls Skyforce (18-17) fell to the South Bay Lakers (25-10), 137-114, on Thursday night at the UCLA Health Training Center. With the result, South Bay takes a 1-0 lead in the season series.

Sioux Falls saw strong offensive production throughout the night, highlighted by two 20-point scorers and a double-double performance. Josh Christopher led the way with 27 points, shooting 10-18 from the field, while also adding seven rebounds. Miami HEAT two-way guard Jahmir Young continued his all-around play with 26 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists, narrowly missing a triple-double.

Off the bench, Miami HEAT two-way center Vladislav Goldin provided a key presence inside, recording a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

South Bay was led by Los Angeles Lakers two-way players Nick Smith Jr., who scored 34 points, and Drew Timme, who added 20 points and seven rebounds. Los Angeles Lakers assignee Dalton Knecht also contributed 19 points.

As a team, Sioux Falls shot 44.1 percent from the field, while South Bay finished at 57.1 percent, including 36.1 percent from three-point range.

The Skyforce will look to respond when the two teams meet again in El Segundo, California, to conclude the season series on Saturday at the UCLA Health Training Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CST.

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