STOCKTON, CA – The Santa Cruz Warriors (18-13) had been defeated by the Stockton Kings (22-9), 108-100, to shut the back-to-back sequence on Saturday night at Adventist Well being Area.
Guard Kendric Davis led each groups in scoring with 26 factors, seven rebounds, and 10 assists. Two-way guard Pat Spencer contributed 15 factors off the bench, and two-way heart Usman Garuba notched 11 factors and 11 rebounds. Guard Javan Johnson rounded out the offensive effort with 14 factors.
The Kings had been led by two-way guard Mason Jones with 25 factors, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Guard Dane Goodwin added 19 factors and 5 rebounds, and ahead Stanley Johnson collected 17 factors, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Ahead Deonte Burton adopted carefully behind with 14 factors and 5 rebounds.
Early steals within the first quarter gave Stockton a slight benefit till a Davis three-pointer boosted the Sea Dubs to a 20-18 lead with little over 5 minutes remaining. The Warriors prolonged their result in as many as six factors earlier than a last-second putback layup from Stockton ahead Burton that narrowed the hole to finish the body, 31-28. Each groups continued to battle within the second quarter earlier than a 7-0 Warriors run late within the body gave the Sea Dubs a 60-52 benefit with lower than a minute remaining. Nonetheless, back-to-back three pointers from the Kings minimize the Santa Cruz result in 62-58 getting into the break.
Santa Cruz began the third quarter robust earlier than a 13-0 Kings run gave the house facet a 74-68 benefit. Stockton continued to develop their lead down the stretch to enter the ultimate body forward 85-75. The Sea Dubs orchestrated a 9-0 run to slim the hole to 88-84 early within the fourth quarter, however Stockton fended off a late-game comeback to safe a 108-100 victory over the visiting Warriors.
The Warriors return to Santa Cruz on Wednesday, March 27 to host the South Bay Lakers at Kaiser Permanente Area at 7:00 p.m. (PT) earlier than travelling to Portland for a back-to-back sequence towards the Rip Metropolis Remix on March 29 at 6:00 p.m. (PT) and March 30 at 3:00 p.m. (PT) to conclude their common season schedule. Keep updated with the newest Santa Cruz Warriors information, scores, and unique content material by downloading the official Santa Cruz Warriors app for iOS and Android. Followers considering securing the most effective seats on the lowest value are inspired to name (831) 713-4400 or go to santacruzbasketball.com for extra data.