TST Images: The South Bay Lakers defeat the Memphis Hustle, 121-125, at UCLA Health Training Center

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA. — The South Bay Lakers defeated the Memphis Hustle 121-125 at the UCLA Medical Training Center on Jan. 3, 2026, and the Sporting Tribune's Amber Rodriguez was there to take the following photos.

South Bay Lakers guard Tevian Jones (5) drives to the basket during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers guard Tevian Jones (5) drives to the basket during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers forward Anton Watson (22) prepares to shoot during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers forward Anton Watson (22) prepares to shoot during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers forward Anton Watson (22) prepares to shoot during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) celebrates during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) celebrates during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) celebrates during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers center Kylor Kelly (35) defends during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers center Kylor Kelly (35) defends during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers center Kylor Kelly (35) defends during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) dribbles during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) dribbles during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) dribbles during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) defends during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) defends during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) defends during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) gestures during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) gestures during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) gestures during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard R.J. Davis (2) defends during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard R.J. Davis (2) defends during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers guard R.J. Davis (2) defends during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers forward Drew Timme (11) scores during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers forward Drew Timme (11) scores during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers forward Drew Timme (11) scores during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) defends during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) defends during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) defends during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin (6) shoots during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin (6) shoots during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin (6) shoots during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) dribbles during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) dribbles during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) dribbles during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers forward Drew Timme (11) prepares to shoot during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers forward Drew Timme (11) prepares to shoot during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers forward Drew Timme (11) prepares to shoot during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) dribbles during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) dribbles during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

Amber Rodriguez – The Sporting Tribune

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) dribbles during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) celebrates during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) celebrates during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

Amber Rodriguez – The Sporting Tribune

South Bay Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) celebrates during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin (6) scores the game-winning shot during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin (6) scores the game-winning shot during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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South Bay Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin (6) scores the game-winning shot during an NBA G League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin (6) celebrates during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

South Bay Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin (6) celebrates during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

Amber Rodriguez – Sporting Tribune

South Bay Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin (6) celebrates during an NBA League basketball game against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in El Segundo, California.

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