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South Bay Lakers Edge Clippers 122-119 to Open Playoffs

Published April 2, 2026 · Updated April 2, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

South Bay Lakers, the top seed in the G League Western Conference, edged the San Diego Clippers 122-119 in the first round of the playoffs. Chris Mañon’s late steal and key scoring from Malik Williams and Drew Timme secured the win.

The South Bay Lakers, who clinched the Western Conference top seed with a 26‑10 record, won 122‑119 over the San Diego Clippers in a tight first‑round playoff game. Chris Mañon finished with seven points and a decisive steal in the final 1:21, while Malik Williams and Drew Timme each scored 21 points. Kobe Bufkin added 20 points and Nick Smith Jr. contributed 18 points off the bench.

The Lakers will host the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Friday at 7:00 p.m. The game will be streamed on Prime Video.