Santa Cruz Soars To 127-108 Win Over Stockton Kings

STOCKTON, CA — The Santa Cruz Warriors (1-0) defeated the Stockton Kings (0-1) 127-108 on Saturday night at Adventist Health Arena to open the 2026-27 NBA G League season.

In his NBA G League debut, rookie two-way center Graham Ike secured a double-double, leading the team in points, rebounds, and blocks, with 24, 11, and two, respectively. Guard Chance McMillian’s hot finish to last season carried over to this season, as he put up 23 points on 61.5% shooting and 4-for-8 from behind-the-arc. Forward Alex Toohey also excelled, recording all new career-highs with 18 points (7-11 FG), eight rebounds, four assists, and a team-high +29. Rookie guard Nick Boyd performed well in his debut, as well, scoring 17 points on efficient shooting, making all three of his attempts from three. Guard Deivon Smith filled up the stat sheet, recording 12 points, eight rebounds, and five assists and guard Miles Kelly added 13 points and was 2-for-6 from three.

The Kings were led by two-way guard Sean Pedulla, who logged 25 points while shooting 5-for-12 from behind-the-arc. Forward Blake Hinson finished the game with 19 points (4-9 FG, 5-6 FT) and two-way guard Tristen Newton added on 16 points with three assists and two rebounds. After being assigned earlier today, forward Alex Karaban scored 12 points while shooting 50% from the field. Guard Sean East II and forward Jonathan Mogbo each scored 11 points. Viktor Lakhin led the team in rebounds with nine boards.

Stockton started the game off hot, beginning with a 10-2 run and winning the first quarter 36-24. Pedulla dominated in the first half, scoring 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3P, 1-1 FT). The Kings shot 11-for-18 from three in the first half and had a lead as high as 14 points. However, thanks to a couple of and-one’s from Ike and Toohey, the Warriors finished the half on a 10-3 run and cut the lead down to three at halftime.

The second half was all Santa Cruz, though, as they won it 67-45. The Warriors began the half on a 21-11 run, thanks to a couple big three-pointers from Boyd, before Stockton ended the third quarter on a 16-9 run to tie the game going into the fourth. Santa Cruz, led by McMillian’s 12, shot 62.5% from the field and 75% from behind-the-arc in the fourth quarter. Even with Hinson’s eight-point performance in the fourth, the Kings were no match for the Sea Dubs’ 22-4 run in the fourth, leading to the Santa Cruz victory.

The Warriors will open their home schedule next weekend for a two-game set at Kaiser Permanente Arena to continue the 2026-27 Tip-Off Tournament. The Sea Dubs will host the San Diego Clippers on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14. Both games will tip-off at 7 p.m. PT. For more information on the Santa Cruz Warriors, please visit santacruzwarriors.com or call (831) 713-4400. Stay up to date with the latest Santa Cruz Warriors news, scores, and exclusive content by downloading the official Santa Cruz Warriors app for iOS and Android.