Austin Spurs defeat Texas Legends 122-119 at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park
March 14, 2026
- What: The Austin Spurs beat the Texas Legends 122-119 in a close game at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park.
- Who: Guard Stanley Umude led the Spurs with 21 points after returning to the team; Elfrid Payton also rejoined the roster and provided veteran leadership; Dalano Banton scored 32 for the Legends.
- Why it matters: The win gives Austin five victories in six games, all but securing an NBA G League playoff berth while leaving seeding questions in a crowded Western Conference race.
The Austin Spurs held off a late Texas Legends comeback to win 122-119 Wednesday night at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. Stanley Umude, a San Antonio native who had been released by the team three weeks ago, highlighted his return with an early alley-oop from Kyle Mangas and finished with a team-high 21 points.
Umude said he was focused on helping the Spurs win and that returning to a familiar locker room made the transition easier. His scoring night was one of several strong offensive contributions that pushed Austin past Texas.
Guard Elfrid Payton rejoined the Spurs after being selected for a USA Basketball World Cup qualifying roster, bringing an experienced presence to a young squad. Payton, who spent eight seasons in the NBA, has stepped into a leadership role, mentoring younger players and helping the team execute down the stretch.
Head coach Jacob Chance described Payton as an on-court coach whose ability to control pace has been important for the Spurs. That steadiness became valuable as the Legends mounted a charge late in the fourth quarter, forcing Austin to rely on composure and execution to preserve the lead.
Texas forward Dalano Banton had a standout night, finishing with 32 points and attacking the paint, but the Legends came up short. Austin balanced its offense well, with six players reaching double figures, a sign that recent roster returns have improved the team’s chemistry.
With the victory, Austin has won five of its last six games and is on the verge of clinching an NBA G League playoff spot, with seven regular-season games left. The primary questions now concern playoff seeding and the Spurs’ first-round opponent in a Western Conference that has become a tight, five-team scramble.
Austin’s next game is against one of those rivals, the Stockton Kings, at 3:00 p.m. this Sunday at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. Stockton eliminated Austin in the Western Conference Finals last season, making Sunday’s matchup an early test for the Spurs as they finalize their playoff positioning.
Sources
- Postgame interviews
- Game box score
- Team transaction list