Stockton Kings Fall to San Diego Clippers in Season Opener
Official Release /November 9, 2025
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The Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings (0-1), fell to the San Diego Clippers (1-0), 102-97, in the season opener on Saturday evening at Adventist Health Arena.
Stockton Kings guard Dexter Dennis, Sacramento Kings assignment Maxime Raynaud, and two-way guard Isaiah Stevens each scored 18 points. Raynaud and Stevens registered 15 rebounds and 11 assists, respectively. Two-way Daeqwon Plowden tallied five points, and two-way Dylan Cardwell finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds. The Kings bench totaled 27 points, with guard Jameer Nelson Jr. posting 12 points.
San Diego Clippers guard TyTy Washington Jr. led all scorers with 20 points and forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. posted 19 points. Guard Jason Preston and center Yanic Konan Niederhauser each put up 10 points, while Niederhauser added 12 rebounds for a double-double. Guard John Poulakidas scored 19 points off the bench.
In the first half, the Kings pulled ahead of the Clippers, 61-43, on the heels of Dennis’ 16-point effort, going 6-for-7 from the field, including 4-for-5 from distance. Stockton shot 62.5% from the field to San Diego’s 38.3% in the first half. Though the Clippers fell short 72-77 by the end of the third frame, a 7-0 run put them over the top for the first time since the first quarter with 9:49 left. There would be three ties and seven lead changes in the final quarter before the Clippers secured the win, 102-97.
The Stockton Kings will take on the San Diego Clippers again at Adventist Health Arena tomorrow, November 9, at 3:00 PM PST. Fans can watch the game on NBAGLeague.com.
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About the Stockton Kings
The Stockton Kings are the 2024-25 NBA G League Champions and G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. For more information on the 2025-26 season presented by Kaiser Permanente, call the Stockton Kings front office at 888.KNGS.209 or visit StocktonKings.com. Follow the team on X @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.
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