Sixers’ Zhaire Smith, Marial Shayok lead Blue Coats to win over Lakers

Philadelphia 76ers youngsters Zhaire Smith and Marial Shayok had solid games in Delaware.

While the Philadelphia 76ers are in Brooklyn taking on the Nets looking to get another win on the road, their G League affiliate was also busy on Martin Luther King Day.

The Delaware Blue Coats hosted the South Bay Lakers on Monday and they got some good production out of their younger players in a 119-109 win at home. Second-year prospect Zhaire Smith scored 14 points and he knocked down four of his eight attempts from deep as he continues to find his footing in the league. He has only played six games in his NBA career after a bizarre rookie season and him playing in the G League for all of his second season.

Meanwhile, rookie Marial Shayok scored 29 points to lead Delaware while knocking down five of his nine shots from beyond the arc and he also dished out six assists. This continues to be a theme for Shayok who may earn himself a call up to the Sixers soon enough.

In other numbers for Delaware, Xavier Munford had 21 points and Doral Moore had 17 points and seven rebounds. [lawrence-related id=23886,23875,23859]