Mac McClung, Chaundee Brown lead South Bay Lakers to win vs. G League Ignite

Mac McClung and Chaundee Brown had influential performances in the South Bay Lakers’ opener in the G League.

The South Bay Lakers kicked off the 2021-22 G League season with a win over the G League Ignite, 112-105.

South Bay trailed by 14 after the first quarter but climbed back into the game to earn a win. A 27-11 advantage in the final period was the difference for the Lakers.

Mac McClung and Chaundee Brown were at the heart of the win for the Lakers. McClung posted a game-high 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting to go with nine assists and six rebounds in 37 minutes. Brown added 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting along with 10 rebounds, four assists and a steal in 40 minutes.

McClung and Brown were two training camp signings for the Los Angeles Lakers over the summer as undrafted rookies; however, neither made the official roster.

South Bay next plays on Nov. 17 against the Ignite again.

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