The Stockton Kings opened the NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament with a 127-108 home loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors at Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, California, on November 8, 2026.
Stockton built a strong early lead, holding a 36-24 advantage after the first quarter with forward Alex Karaban and Jonathan Mogbo each scoring seven points. The Kings maintained a 12-point lead at 57-45 late in the second quarter, but the Warriors responded with a 15-3 run to tie the game at 60. Sean Pedulla’s three-pointer in the final minute of the half gave Stockton a 63-60 lead at the break.
The third quarter saw the Warriors take an 88-84 lead, but Stockton battled back and tied the game at 90 on a two-handed dunk by Jonathan Mogbo with 30 seconds remaining. However, Santa Cruz surged in the fourth quarter with a decisive 19-11 run, pulling away for the win.
Sean Pedulla led all scorers with 25 points, hitting five three-pointers on 12 attempts. Blake Hinson added 19 points and Tristen Newton scored 16 for Stockton. Graham Ike paced the Warriors with 24 points, followed by Chance McMillian’s 23 and Alex Toohey’s 18.
The Kings return home on November 10 to host the Valley Suns at 7 p.m. PT at Adventist Health Arena, with the game streaming on ESPN+.
CSB Take
The Stockton Kings showed offensive promise early in the game but could not sustain their lead against a determined Santa Cruz Warriors team. Sean Pedulla’s shooting was a highlight for Stockton, yet the second-half defensive struggles underscored areas for improvement. This season-opening contest provides valuable experience for the Kings as they prepare to build consistency and resilience in the competitive NBA G League environment.
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