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Santa Cruz Warriors game wrap: Warriors Handled Lakers 89-76 inside KPA on Saturday night

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Santa Cruz Warriors forward Jackson Rowe (44) takes aim against the South Bay Lakers at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz on Sat Nov 30, 2024 (photo from Santa Cruz Warriors X)

By Michael Roberson

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Santa Cruz Warriors (4-4) got their own post Black Friday bargain, by defeating the South Bay Lakers (3-5), 89-76, on their home court.

The Warriors got off to an ominous start to the game, by being blindsided by the visitors from Southern California. SBL went on a 9-0 run after the game was tied at 2. The Lakers also scored the first basket of the game.

The Warriors did not let their guests just take over the game immediately. They went on a come back push and cut the deficit all the way to one at quarter’s end. After 12 minutes of play, the Lakers led 25-24.

Santa Cruz took 13 seconds to put themselves in front in the game, after the leading scoring center, Kevin Knox II hit a 3-pointer. That was their first lead of the contest, which they held onto for the rest of the half, including a 12-point margin.

The Warrior led by four at intermission, 52-48. They presented two players with at least 10 points in the first 24. The aforementioned Knox led with 14 points, while forward Blake Hinson contributed 10 points off of the bench.

The Lakers also had two players reach that plateau, Vincent Valerio-Bodon chipped in 11 points, and center Kylor Kelley added ten points and five rebounds.

In the third stanza, the Warriors opened up the lead again to 12 points. Know and Hinson were still the leaders of the Warriors’ charge, Despite the double-digit lead, SBL cut it to five after 36 minutes of basketball action. After three, the Warriors led 68-63.

The final segment of the game, SCW reached their largest advantage, 15 points. Besides improving their gap by 10 points, they managed to win the game by 13. The Sellout crowd was delighted when the final horn sounded, and the Warriors were the victors. When the 48 minutes elapsed, the Warriors won 89-76.

Four Warriors were in double-figures in scoring, with another one point away. Knox II (18), Reece (16), with 10 rebounds and seven assists. Blake Hinson gave the team 15 points and seven rebounds, while Jackson Rowe put in nine points, but had double-digit rebounds (10).

The Lakers had three players with the ten point criteria, Vincent Valerio-Bodon (23), Kylor Kelley (16) and 9 rebounds. Grayson Murphy (13) and nine rebounds., and DaJuan Gordon scored eight points and grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds.

The Warriors are next in action December 5 in Tempe, AZ to take on the Valley Suns. The Lakers head up to Oregon December 2 & 4 for two games against Rip City Remix.

Note: The highly anticipated LeBron “Bronny” James appearance in Santa Cruz , did not come to fruition, due to his “Home Games Only” policy during his G-League stint.

G League basketball: Santa Cruz Warriors podcast with Michael Roberson Lakers-Warriors do battle tonight at Kaiser Permanente Arena

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Santa Cruz Warriors forward Blake Hinson (26) and center Seth Maxwell (98) shakes hands while battling the Salt Lake City Stars in G League action at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Cruz on Fri Nov 29, 2024 (Santa Cruz Warriors X photo)

On the Santa Cruz Warriors podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael wanted to go over some of last night’s highlights as the Santa Cruz Warriors did battle with Salt Lake City Stars grabbing a home victory right here at Kaiser Permanente Arena here in Santa Cruz. In his first start since November 9, rookie two-way guard Reece Beekman led Santa Cruz with 25 points on 11-of-17 shooting while nabbing five steals – a season high for the team. Forward Jackson Rowe finished with 18 points and eight rebounds, and Gui Santos, on assignment from Golden State, notched 16 points and seven rebounds. The Warriors picked up their third win of the season on Friday night 115-108.

#2  Forward Kevin Knox II recorded his first double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Forwards Blake Hinson and Javan Johnson contributed 28 points off the bench for the Sea Dubs, scoring 17 points and 11 points, respectively

#3 Two-way center Oscar Tshiebwe led the Stars with 25 points and 17 rebounds. Forward Cody Williams scored 18 points in his first assignment with the Stars, and two-way guard/forward David Jones Garcia logged 20 points and six rebounds off the bench. Guards Max Abmas and Isaiah Wong, who scored a combined 45 points in their last match-up against Santa Cruz, recorded 10 points and 11 points, respectively.

#4 The Stars mounted a late-game 15-4 run to bring the contest within 5 points with under a minute to play, but the Sea Dubs held on to claim a 115-108 victory. 

#5 Michael the Warriors are taking on the South Bay Lakers tonight here at Kaiser. The Lakers are 3-4 and have won their last two games in a row most recently beating Rip City 123-103. Both clubs with identical records the Warriors with the home floor and much to take advantage of just wanted to get a sense of how you see this match up tonight?

Michael Roberson is an G League and NCAA basketball analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stockton Kings game wrap: Kings Collins and Post too much for visiting Santa Cruz in 108-98 win

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Forward Kevin Knox II scored a team-high 25 points in the Santa Cruz Warriors’ loss to host Stockton in NBA G League action Wednesday night. (John Lee – Santa Cruz Sentinel file)

By William Espy

STOCKTON–The Stockton Kings were looking to build on their three-game winning streak as they hosted the Santa Cruz Warriors for the first time this season. Meanwhile, the Warriors were looking to start a streak of their own.

They’ve yet to win back-to-back games but had the opportunity to do so with a victory over Stockton. The Kings ended up extending the win streak to four games and the Warriors didn’t get back to back wins at Adventist Health Arena in Stockton on Wednesday night. The Kings came away with a 108-98 win over the Warriors.

Santa Cruz Starters: Knox II, Johnson, Post, Spencer, Collins

Stockton: Starters I. Jones, C. Jones, Robinson, Dennis, M. Jones

The Warriors made their first shot of the night, but other than that, both teams struggled mightily on offense right out of the gate. After maintaining a 2-0 lead for multiple minutes, the Kings tied it up and both teams seemed to find a bit more of their rhythm. After Stockton had a brief lead, the Warriors went on a 10-0 run, leading to Stockton’s first time-out.

Terry Taylor got into some early foul trouble for the Kings, picking up his second personal foul with over two minutes remaining in the first quarter. After trailing by double-digits early in the first, the Kings brought themselves back into the game very quickly. At the end of the quarter, the Warriors led 23-21. Both teams were leaving much to be desired offensively though, the Warriors shot 45% from the field, while the Kings were at 33.3%.

Things would look much different at the end of the second quarter. The Kings were quite a bit more efficient, raising their field goal percentage to 43.4% and as a result, they went into the break with a 58-49 lead. Mason Jones and Colby Jones led in scoring for the Kings, with 13 and 12 points respectively. Meanwhile, Kevin Knox II and Quinten Post led the Warriors with 11 and 10 respectively.

Skal Labissiere was having a rare slow offensive night for the Kings, not recording his first points until halfway through the third quarter. Despite this, the Kings continued to grow their lead in the third. They took an 87-74 lead heading into the final frame.

During the fourth quarter, the Warriors tried on multiple occasions to launch a comeback. Each time though, the Kings were able to swing momentum back in their favor. The Jones trio was a big part of Stockton’s offense over the course of the night, led by Colby who finished the night with 27 points.

As the Warriors launched their final push with just under four minutes to go, Kings head coach Quinton Crawford issued a coach’s challenge when Dexter Dennis was called for goaltending in a crucial moment. The challenge was unsuccessful, and the Warriors only trailed by six points with quite a bit of time remaining on the clock.

The Warriors had a coach’s challenge of their own moments later, when the ball went out of bounds. It was ultimately ruled that Stockton touched the ball last, and Santa Cruz took possession. Post fouled out with just over a minute remaining in the game. When all was said and done, the Warriors’ final comeback attempt fell short and the Kings won 108-98.

Kings win home opener 116-112 in G League action at Adventist Health Arena

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The Stockton Heat and the Salt Lake City Stars battled in G League action at Adventist Health Arena in Stockton on Wed Nov 13, 2024 (Stockton Kings photo)

By William Espy

STOCKTON-The Sacramento Kings’ G-League affiliate, the Stockton Kings held their home opener on Wednesday night at AdventistHealth Arena, hosting the Salt Lake City Stars, the affiliate of the Utah Jazz. Both teams started their season with a loss, as the Kings fell to the Valley Suns on the road while the South Bay Lakers defeated the Stars. The Kings beat the Stars in close one by four points 116-112 in the home opener.

Kings Starters: Isaiah Crawford, Dexter Dennis, Jon Elmore, Skal Labissiere, Terry Taylor Stars Starters: Dane Goodwin, Isaiah Wong, Keshawn Justice, Oscar Tshiebwe, Taevion Kinsey

The Stars won the tip, but Isaiah Crawford made his presence felt early with a block on Isaiah Wong. That would be the theme of the opening minutes, the Kings were defensively solid getting multiple blocks and a steal in the first two minutes. Importantly, they were taking the ball down to the other end and converting on their possessions as well. Less than halfway through the first quarter, the Kings already had three blocks and two steals.

At the end of the first, the Kings would have a 32-28 lead. Dexter Dennis and Skal Labissiere were both off to a hot start offensively, with nine and six points respectively. As a whole, the Kings were shooting 56.7% while Salt Lake City was struggling offensively with just 34.6%.

Stockton extended their lead in the second half, as Labissiere and Dennis continued to score with ease. Labissiere was 6-6 from the field in the first half for 15 points while Dennis was 4-7 for a total of 12 points. On the other side, Oscar Tshiebwe had recorded a double-double before the game even reached half-time. He had 14 points and tenj rebounds heading into the break.

Throughout the night, Tshiebwe played a big part in the Stars’ being in the game. The Stars were also grabbing quite a few more boards than the Kings, as they led in that category 25-17. Drew Timme was in a bit of foul trouble early for the Kings though, having 3 personal fouls after 24 minutes.

Terry Taylor and Timme stepped up in the second half for the Kings. Near the end of the third quarter, Taylor quickly tied Labissiere for the team lead in points, with 17 apiece. Meanwhile, Timme had 14 of his own. The Kings pulled away quite a bit in the third, finishing the quarter with a 95-74 lead.

Heading into the fourth quarter, it seemed like it was the Kings’ game to lose but the Stars still had plenty of time to go on a run of their own. The Stars did just that, making it a nine-point game with just over seven minutes remaining.

The Kings were also held to just four points in the first five minutes of the quarter, leading 99-90. Wong was a bit part of the reason why the Stars pulled themselves back, with just over four minutes remaining, he was at 33 points on the night.

The Stars brought it within two points, but Labissiere put the game away with seven seconds remaining, extending the lead to four with only enough time for one possession.

The Kings ended up walking away with a 116-112 win, following a strong showing in the fourth quarter by the visitors. The two teams will face off again this Friday, once again at AdventistHealth Arena.

Warriors Cut off the Head of the Vipers, 112-105, in the City by the Bay

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Santa Cruz Warriors guard Yuri Collins drives the ball against the Rio Grande Vipers at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Sun Mar 10, 2024 (Santa Cruz Warriors image)

By Michael Roberson

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The Santa Cruz Warriors (15-11) used the facilities and court of their Parent affiliate Golden State, to devenomize the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (14-10), 112-105, on a nice Sunday Afternoon in Downtown San Francisco.

Brazilian forward Gui Santos led his Warriors to a scintillating seven point victory by offering 26 points and 8 rebounds in front of their rare second home court.

Rio Grande Valley got the scoring started in the competitive first quarter. However, there was one tie and two lead changes. RGV managed to attain a seven point advantage, while Santa Cruz led by three in the first 12.. The Vipers had a three point lead after one, 28-25.

In the second quarter, Rio Grande Valley extended their lead to 13, but the Warriors came all the way back to take the lead by recess. Santa Cruz was on top by 3, 62-59 after 24 minutes of play.

At the half, the Warriors shot 56% from the field, and a scorching 57% from beyond the arc. They also dropped 18 dimes (assists) compared to their opponents seven. The one drawback was their alarming 16 turnovers.

Santa Cruz had four players with double-figure scoring: including the aforementioned Santos (14), Jackson Rowe (15), Javante Green (12), and Jerome Robinson (10). The Vipers featured one 10+ points scorer, and that was Jarrett Culver with 21 points and 5 rebounds.

The third quarter was quite bizarre, as there was an 18-point turnaround performed by RGV. Santa Cruz led by as much as 10 points, but the cold-blooded reptiles overcame that deficit and took an 11-point lead at the buzzer. At least they thought they did? After further review, it was determined the Vipers did not get that last shot off in time, What would have been a 21-point turnaround, was reduced to 18. After 3, 88-80 RGV.

The final stanza had the “home” team outscoring their visitors 32-17, which resulted in their 7-point victory approximately an hour or so North of their Santa Cruz residence. The Warriors were victorious, 112-105 on their parent company;s court and city.

One other Warrior was added to the double-digit club after the 48-minute whistle. Yuri Cullins added 10 points and 8 assists to the tally. Santos finished with 26 points and 8 rebounds, Jerome Robinson, 16 points and 6 assists, Jackson Rowe remained at 15, while Green finished with 15.

The Vipers added four to their plateau. Culver led all players with 33 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.Jermaine Samuels Jr. contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, Ray Spalding 12 points and 6 rebounds, Josh Reaves (11) and Nate Hinton (10).

The two teams will face each other again, Tuesday, March 12, in “Surf City” at the Kaiser Permanente Arena.

Santa Cruz Warriors podcast with Anthony Wang, Michael Wang and Gary Teh: Warriors get the overtime edge on Kings in G League win 121-112

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The Santa Cruz Warriors Jackson Rowe (43) holds onto the basketball against the Stockton Kings at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz on Sat Dec 16, 2023 (Santa Cruz Warriors photo)

On the SC Warriors podcast with Anthony Wang, Michael Wang and Gary Teh:

#1 In contrasting games a close one Saturday night at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Cruz between the Stockton Kings and Santa Cruz Warriors. The Warriors who crushed the South Bay Lakers back on Thursday by 18 saw a tough opponent tonight in the Kings who opened it up with 17 points.

#2 At the end of the first half the Warriors closed the gap down by nine points but were getting some offense from Lester Quinones who scored eight and Kendric Davis with seven points.

#3 The Warriors Donavon Williams who led in their last game last Thursday with 29 points was defended well by the Kings and held to just four points in the first half. It was Usman Garuba and Quinones who came out scoring in the second half.

#4 The Warriors trailed for most of the game got back in it with just over six minutes to play in the game and held a two point lead. They were getting offensive help from Donavan, Quinones and Davis.

#5 Michael, Anthony, and Gary, this game was forced into overtime and the Warriors got some great shot selections and came away with the 121-112 overtime and there was a lot of fighting spirit in this one.

#6 One more note this was Christmas ornament night at Kaiser Permanente where the first 1,000 fans came away with ornaments and fans were more than happy coming away from a thriller like this in Santa Cruz.

Michael Wang, Gary Teh and Anthony Wang covered the Santa Cruz Warriors and Stockton Kings contest at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz on Sat Dec 16, 2023

Santa Cruz Warriors podcast: Warriors exhaust Stars 129-115 at Kaiser Permanente

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The Santa Cruz Warriors guard Yuri Collins (99) drives on the Salt Lake City Stars guard Josh Christopher (13) at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz on Sat Nov 11, 2023 (Santa Cruz Warriors photo)

On the Santa Cruz Warriors podcast with Gary Teh and Michael Wang:

#1 Gary and Michael talk about the Santa Cruz Warriors tonight they got off to a great lead in the first quarter with a 39-23 lead they really established the inside game and got some great offense from high scorer Brice Sensabaugh.

#2 The Salt Lake City Stars tightened up the defense in the second quarter but the Warriors edged them out with a 29-26 margin and a wide half time lead 68-49.

#3 The Warriors opened up their season on Friday against the Stockton Kings 125-114 and grabbed their second win 129-115 for their second home victory.

#4 Following up Sensabaugh for scoring is Josh Christopher who finished with 20 he was vital in tonight’s Warriors offense.

#5 The Stars really never had a chance in this one as the Warriors stay well ahead of them and never got with shouting distance and the Stars the closest they came was within four points but the Warriors pulled away.

Michael Wang and Gary Teh covered the Salt Lake City Stars at Santa Cruz Warriors game on Sat Nov 11, 2023 for http://www.sportsradioservice.com