The South Bay Lakers survived a nail-biting finish to defeat Rip City 113–111 on November 16, 20225, in front of a packed and energetic crowd at the UCLA Health Training Center. Fans were treated to a back-and-forth battle highlighted by standout performances, clutch plays, and momentum-shifting runs throughout the night.
South Bay set the tone early on the defensive end, anchored by Chris Mañon, whose first-half effort disrupted Rip City’s rhythm and created several transition opportunities. Despite South Bay’s early stops, Kylor Kelly provided Rip City with strong two-way play, scoring inside and protecting the rim. However, foul trouble slowed his impact—Kelly picked up three fouls before halftime, forcing Rip City to adjust defensively.
Offensively, Kobe Bufkin kept the Lakers afloat with steady scoring throughout all four quarters. Still, South Bay struggled at times with over-passing, leading to costly turnovers that allowed Rip City to stay within striking distance.
The turning point came in the third period. Drew Timme, who would ultimately be named Player of the Game, ignited the Lakers with a determined layup that sparked a major run. Minutes later, Timme finished a fast-break opportunity that pushed South Bay’s lead to 15, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Timme carried that momentum into the fourth, elevating South Bay with stifling defense and a pair of emphatic slam dunks that looked to seal the win. But Rip City refused to fold. They clawed back in the closing minutes, trimming the deficit to just one point in the final seconds.
With only two seconds remaining, RJ Davis—having already delivered a strong game—was fouled while South Bay clung to a 112–111 lead. The gym fell silent as Davis missed the first free throw, but he calmly knocked down the second, extending the Lakers’ lead to 113–111. Rip City’s last-second heave fell short, sealing the South Bay victory.
Drew Timme dominated with 27 points and 6 rebounds, while RJ Davis added 22 points and 7 rebounds, including the game-saving free throw. The packed house roared as the Lakers walked off the court with a gritty, hard-earned win over an equally determined Rip City squad.
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The South Bay Lakers survived a nail-biting finish to defeat Rip City 113–111 on November 16, 20225, in front of a packed and energetic crowd at the UCLA Health Training Center. Fans were treated to a back-and-forth battle highlighted by standout performances, clutch plays, and momentum-shifting runs throughout the night.
South Bay set the tone early on the defensive end, anchored by Chris Mañon, whose first-half effort disrupted Rip City’s rhythm and created several transition opportunities. Despite South Bay’s early stops, Kylor Kelly provided Rip City with strong two-way play, scoring inside and protecting the rim. However, foul trouble slowed his impact—Kelly picked up three fouls before halftime, forcing Rip City to adjust defensively.
