The Energy were led to a 136-127 win over Rio Grande Valley by Chicago Bulls-assignee James Johnson, who scored a game-high 31 points with 14 rebounds and six blocks.
Curtis Stinson recorded a triple-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists,
Courtney Sims had a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds while Marqus Blakely also had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.