Stockton Kings Fall to Wolves at Home

The Stockton Kings (10-5), the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, fell to the Iowa Wolves (12-7) on Tuesday night at Adventist Health Arena, 114-109.

Forward DaQuan Jeffries led the Kings with a season high of 36 points to go along with five rebounds, and two steals. Guard Jon Elmore chipped in 17 points with four three-pointers and four assists, while forward Daeqwon Plowden scored 20 points with eight rebounds. 

Iowa Wolves guard Jalen Crutcher paced his squad with 25 points, while guard Jules Bernard and forward Enrique Freeman scored 24 and 22 points, respectively. 

The Kings got out to a 28-25 lead after the first quarter fueled by a nine-point opening frame from Plowden. The Wolves outscored the Kings by 10 in the second frame (28-18) and would lead 53-46 going into halftime. 

The Kings came out with energy in the third, scoring 32 points in the quarter. At the 1:51 mark in the third, Elmore sank a top-of-the-key three-pointer through contact and completed a four-point play to help the Kings lessen their deficit to 81-78 entering the fourth quarter. 

The teams battled closely throughout the fourth, with the Kings bringing the game within three points with 18 seconds to go (110-107). The Wolves would hit their free throws, holding on to win 114-109. 

The Stockton Kings head to Frisco, Texas, on Friday, Feb. 6, to take on the Texas Legends with tip-off set for 5:30 p.m. at Comerica Center. 

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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.