Stockton Kings Triumph Over South Bay Lakers

The Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings (6-1), defeated the South Bay Lakers (1-5), 113-107, Saturday evening at Adventist Health Arena (formerly Stockton Arena). 

Stockton Kings forward Terry Taylor put up 23 points and added seven rebounds and five assists. Two-way guard Mason Jones matched with 23 points along with six assists. Two-way forward Isaiah Crawford put up 17 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Center Skal Labissière punched in 20 points. Guard Dexter Dennis posted 12 points and five rebounds. The Kings bench combined for 18 points.

South Bay Lakers guards Jordan Goodwin and Quincy Olivari tallied 22 points each. Center Christian Koloko registered 15 points. Forwards Vincent Valerio-Bodon and DaJuan Gordon recorded six and seven points, respectively. 

The Stockton Kings got off to a hot start in the first half. In the opening quarter, Stockton was 63.2% from the field shooting 12-for-19 and led 33-19 going into the second quarter. South Bay’s 52.4% efficiency from the field was not enough to make up for the separation. Stockton led 54-44 at halftime. The Kings extended their lead by 29 points in the second half securing the win, 113-107. 

The Stockton Kings will travel to Salt Lake to face off against the Stars (3-3) in a two-game series at the Maverik Center on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:00 PM PST and Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 PM PST. Fans can watch both games on ESPN+ and Jazz+. They will then play against the Santa Cruz Warriors (5-0) on Tuesday, January 20 at 2:00 PM PST at Kaiser Permanente Arena. Game action can be viewed onNBAGLeague.com and NBCSBA+. The Kings will return to Stockton for their Education Appreciation Night matchup versus the South Bay Lakers at Adventist Health Arena on Wednesday, January 22 at 7:00 PM PST, playing on ESPN+. 

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.