Mason Jones' 49-Point Explosion Powers Stockton Kings Victory Over Valley Suns

The Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings (17-7), defeated the Valley Suns (14-11), 136-127, Tuesday night at Adventist Health Arena (formerly Stockton Arena). 

Two-way guard Mason Jones scored a career-high 49 points, leading all scorers. Forward Terry Taylor added 21 points and guard Jon Elmore posted 10 points. Off the bench, forwards Dexter Dennis and Brian Bowen II scored 20 points and 16 points, respectively.

Two-way guard TyTy Washington Jr. paced the Suns with 24 points. Guard David Stockton followed with 23 points and forward Jaden Shackelford recorded 19 points off the bench. Center Mamadi Diakite recorded 15 points, while forward Tyrese Samuel scored 12 points off the bench and two-way forward Jalen Bridges tallied 14 points.

The Stockton Kings edged out the Valley Suns, 36-35, in a tightly contested first quarter. Stockton shot 64.4% from the field and 72.7% from beyond the arc. Jones’ 27-point effort helped lift the Kings, 78-62, at the halfway mark. The Kings continued shooting well in the second half and held the G League’s leader in made three-pointers per game (16.8) to 11 total made three-pointers. The Kings took the 136-127 victory.

The Stockton Kings will play the first game of a back-to-back series against the San Diego Clippers at Adventist Health Arena on Saturday, March 8 for Hispanic Heritage Night. Tip-off is slated for 5:30 PM PST. On Sunday, March 9 tip-off is slated for 2:00 PM PST on Women’s Empowerment Day. Fans can watch the game on NBAGLeague.com and ClipperVision.  

For more information, visit StocktonKings.com.

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About the Stockton Kings

The Stockton Kings are a member of the NBA G League, the official minor league of the NBA. The Stockton Kings are affiliated with the Sacramento Kings. For more information on the 2024-25 season presented by Kaiser Permanente, call the Stockton Kings front office at 888.KNGS.209 or visit StocktonKings.com. Follow the team on X (formerly known as Twitter) @StocktonKings, Instagram @StocktonKings and on Facebook at Facebook.com/KingsStockton. 

About the NBA G League

The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.