Stockton Kings Open Tip-Off Tournament With 127-108 Loss to Santa Cruz
Official Release /November 8, 2026
The Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, opened the NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament with a 127-108 home loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Guard Sean Pedulla led all scorers with 25 points, shooting 5 of 12 from 3-point range. Forward Blake Hinson added 19 points, while guard Tristen Newton chipped in 16.
Center Graham Ike led the Warriors with 24 points, while guard Chance McMillian and forward Alex Toohey added 23 and 18 points, respectively.
Stockton led 36-24 after the first quarter, building a 12-point advantage while shooting 6 of 9 from 3-point range. Forward Alex Karaban and forward Jonathan Mogbo each scored seven points in the period.
The Kings led by 12 (57-45) late in the second quarter, but the Warriors responded with a 15-3 run to tie the game at 60. Pedulla knocked down a 3-pointer with less than a minute remaining to give Stockton a 63-60 lead at halftime.
The Warriors opened the third quarter with a 28-21 run, taking an 88-84 lead with 2:55 remaining. Stockton battled back, tying the game at 90 on a two-handed dunk by Mogbo with 30 seconds remaining. The teams entered the fourth quarter tied at 90.
The Warriors opened the fourth quarter with a 19-11 run to take a 109-101 lead with 5:33 remaining. Santa Cruz pulled away down the stretch to secure the 127-108 victory.
Stockton returns home Tuesday, Nov. 10, to host the Valley Suns at 7 p.m. PT at Adventist Health Arena in Stockton. The game will stream on ESPN+, and tickets are available atStocktonKings.com.
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About the Stockton Kings
The Stockton Kings are the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. For more information on the 2026-27 season, call the Stockton Kings front office at 888.KNGS.209 or visit StocktonKings.com. Follow the team on X and Instagram at @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.
