It was a well-rounded offensive attack, and a strong defensive performance, that led RGV over Reno in Nevada. Without explosive point guard Isaiah Taylor, Darius Morris and Jarvis Threatt paced the Vipers. Morris, an NBA veteran, finished with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. They also got double-doubles from Houston Rockets assignee Chinanu Onuaku (10 points, 10 rebounds) and Gary Payton II (15 and 10 boards).
RGV Vipers: 140
LA D-Fenders: 125
Gary Payton II exploded offensively. With his Hall of Fame father in the crowd, Glove 2.