South Bay Lakers Edge Clippers, Advance to Next Playoff Round

The South Bay Lakers, boasting a 26-10 record and the Western Conference top seed, beat the San Diego Clippers 122-119 in a tight first‑round game. Chris Mañon finished with five points in the final 1:21, including a steal with 10.4 seconds left that sealed the win. Malik Williams and Drew Timme each scored 21 points, while Kobe Bufkin added 20 points and five assists.

South Bay will host the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Friday at 7:00 p.m., a game available on Prime Video. The victory marks the Lakers’ first playoff appearance in three years.