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Santa Cruz Warriors podcast Michael Villanueva: Warriors come up short 108-99 and skid reaches six in loss to Rio Grande

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Santa Cruz Warriors guard Taevion Kinsey (77) takes it to the Rio Grande Vipers guard Daishen Nix (1) in the first quarter at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz on Thu Mar 19, 2026 (photo by Michael Villanueva)

Santa Cruz Warriors podcast Michael Villanueva:

#1 Michael for the Santa Cruz Warriors Trey Galloway led in scoring with 15 points he was part of a effort in the second half that the Warriors tried to put together but fell short of catching the Rio Grande Vipers.

#2 Chance McMillan finished second in scoring with 17 points for the Warriors he got he looks but once again the Warriors fell short despite McMillan’s efforts.

#3 The Warriors had three players who finished with 12 points Marques Bolden, Taevion Kinsey, and Jordan Hall it was a battle for them but again frastrating.

#4 The Warriors didn’t get into foul trouble and they had a good run at trying to catch the Vipers but again couldn’t surpass them.

#5 This is the Warriors sixth loss in a row and this is a snake bitten team while their down to just nine players on the active roster.

Michael Villanueva is a basketball podcast contributor for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Santa Cruz Warriors Fall to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, 108-99

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Santa Cruz Warriors guard (#77) Taevion Kinsey shoots a three-pointer in the 1st quarter against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on March 19th, 2026, at the Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, CA.

By Michael Villanueva

SANTA CRUZ – Sea Dubs lost their first home game of the week, with still one more scheduled home game ahead this week on Saturday. The team lost against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Thursday, March 19th, at Kaiser Permanente Arena. Before this loss, Santa Cruz was already riding the wrong waves, as the team was on a 5-game losing streak prior. Going up against a team like the Vipers, which currently sits in 3rd place in the West, is a big challenge, with the team having just three more home games left. So, this wasn’t the result the Warriors were expecting in their home, with the final score being 108-99.

The Vipers’ last five games were 3-2, with their most recent game on March 17th being a loss to the Texas Legends, 108-104. Sea Dubs are holding a solid home record at 7-7. While the Vipers’ record on the road hasn’t been what the team wanted, 6-9. The NBA G League season is reaching its last five to six games of the season. Vipers are trying to hold 3rd place since the playoffs hold the top six teams in each conference. While the Sea Dubs are trying to keep swimming and fighting to get into the sixth spots, they’re currently in tenth place in the West.

The Sea Dubs started with guards Chance McMillian, Taevion Kinsey, forwards Jack Clark, Jacksen Moni, and center Marques Brown. Guard Chance McMillian is averaging 16.58 points per game and was hoping to carry the Sea Dubs to a win. Especially since Santa Cruz is 6-4 against the Vipers in the last 10 games played against each other.

Vipers sent out guards John Knight III, Daishen Nix, forwards Tristen Newton (2W), Cameron Matthews, and center Chase Jeter. Rio Grande is 2 games behind 1st place, South Bay Lakers, so any win count and helps at this point for them.

Right at tip-off, both teams were able to knock down three-pointers that got the fans in Kaiser loud and on their feet. However, it would be the Sea Dubs taking the early lead in the game due to them being more disciple and smart on their shot selection. Especially since they were shooting above 50% early in the game in all of their categories. While the Vipers were a little distraught at first, being on the road. Halfway through the 1st quarter, the Sea Dubs would hold a 7-point lead, 20-13.

Santa Cruz hustle was showing as they were leading in rebounds with 14 compared to Rio Grande’s 8 rebounds. Also, the Sea Dubs’ defense was on display as they had 4 blocks in the 1st. However, the Vipers would hit three three-pointers, which was able to put them back in the game. So with that, the Warriors and Vipers were tied, 26-26.

2nd quarter, the Warriors would become sloppy and careless with the ball at times. They already have 5 turnovers halfway through the 2nd quarter. Giving a helping hand to the Vipers as they were down by 1 point, 35-34, with 6 minutes left. Warriors forward Jacksen Moni would go on a solo 5-0 scoring run that sparked a scoring sequence for both teams. Also, with 4 minutes and thirty seconds left, the Vipers would take the lead by 1 point and push it to 3 points with an easy lay-up. A silent killer for the Warriors is their turnovers, with them having 8 versus Viper’s 1.

At halftime, the Vipers would lead the Sea Dubs, 56-42. A big scoring outbreak for the Vipers is going on, with a 14-5 scoring run to help extend their lead. With help on the Warriors’ end, due to them now having 14 turnovers. Rio Grande was able to get easy transition buckets and turnover points. The Warriors’ three-point shooting also wasn’t on their side. They were shotting 15.8%, going 3-of-19 on their attempts. The Warriors plan to come back from half more disciplined and determined to secure a home win this Thursday evening.

Vipers came out of the half ready to play and ultimately get the win. They would push their lead to one of the biggest in the night at 18 points. Vipers’ shooting and scoring was in well displayed as they pushed to find their inside man in the paint to get an easy bucket. With that, the Vipers would go on and score 40 of their points down there. So halfway through the 3rd quarter, the Warriors were down 14 points to the Vipers, 74-60.

After almost being down by 22 points in the final minutes of the 3rd quarter. The Warriors were able to still show some fight left in them. They would be able to drop the lead to 10 points entering the last quarter of the game. The Warriors’ turnovers would go to 17 in the game. So if Santa Cruz wants to get this win in their home, they’ll have to play smart in the final minutes.

The Warriors would open the fourth quarter by making their first two shot attempts. Then followed up by a big three-pointer by guard Chance McMillian to cut the lead by 5 points. A lot of back and fourth shots were taking place as both teams were trying all of their efforts to get this win. The Vipers’ defense showed out as they were able to pick up some crucial steals. The team would finish with 12 steals over the Warriors’ 4 steals.

In the final 2 minutes of play, the Warriors were down by 9 points, 104-95. Santa Cruz was really beating themselves as turnovers were, and they’re not making shots was the reason they were never able to regain the lead. Although it was impressive to see them almost come back from 22 points, especially in the 3rd quarter. Vipers would win the first one this week, 108-99. The Warriors were led by guard Chance McMillian with 17 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds.

Santa Cruz Warriors will come back to their home on Saturday, March 21st, to play once again, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. The game time for that one will be at 7 p.m. on NBCSBA+. The Sea Dubs are now on a 6-game losing streak, so with their rematch against the Vipers. They look to get at least a win for their home crowd this week and snap that streak.

Santa Cruz Warriors head coach Lainn Wilson podcast: Warriors trying to focus on each contest game by game; Santa Cruz enters Thursday’s game on a 5 game skid

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Lainn Wilson, 33, is head coach of the G-League Santa Cruz Warriors. | Source:Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Santa Cruz Warriors head coach Lainn Wilson said that the Warriors are trying to focus on each contest game by game. That you want to get a mix of everything but you still want to keep up the pressure and your season can be done early and that shouldn’t be a reason why your reason to give up.

The Warriors come into Thursday night’s game after losing five straight games their most recent on Tuesday night to the Capital City Go Go’s 137-130. The players are trying to better themselves regardless where they are in the standings.

Wilson says that they feel pretty confident going into this week and one of the game’s that he felt the Warriors had a good game inspite of losing was against the Cleveland Charge on March 14th 130-100.

After Thursday night’s game the Warriors continue this two game set Sat Mar 21 against these Rio Grande Vipers

Santa Cruz Warriors game wrap: Warriors swept away 113-104 by Lakers in “Surf City,” on a sunny Sunday Afternoon

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Jacksen Moni was one of three Santa Cruz Warriors to record a double-double on Sunday. (Shmuel Thaler – Santa Cruz Sentinel file)

By Michael Roberson

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.. — The Santa Cruz Warriors (13-14) fell below .500 after dropping their second consecutive game 113-104, to the South Bay Lakers (19-8), inside a sold out Kaiser Permanente Arena.

The Lakers also won March 6 by 21 points (131-110) at KPA. Coincidentally, the parent teams faced off at Chase Center, February 28, with the LA Lakers defeating the GS Warriors in blowout fashion, 129-101.

The SC Warriors got the contest started with a 5-0 run, including a THREE from the corner.. They also parlayed to their largest lead of the game (7). However, the Lakers did respond during the initial 12 minutes of play.

Santa Cruz was able to hold onto that lead throughout the quarter, but by the skin of their teeth at the horn. After one quarter of play, the home team led by one, 25-24.

The second period is when the visitors from Southern California made their move, They swung a 1-point deficit to a 15-point advantage by halftime. Superstar offspring, Bronny James Jr. was in double figures (11) at recess, hitting three bombs from beyond the arc. He had two teammates join him at that plateau, Nick Smith Jr. had 13 points and 6 assists, and forward Adou Thiero chipped in 10 points.

SCW had a lone hooper that fit those qualifications. Taevion Kinsey put up ten points by recess time. The Lakers were up 67-52 after 24 minutes of game play. The Lakers were up by as many as 16 points in the second period, and there were five lead changes and six ties during that time period.

After intermission, the Warriors found themselves down by 22 points during the third quarter, continued to fight. there was no change in the lead change or tie meter.. After 36 minutes of regulation, SCW’s deficit was at 20 points, 99-79.

In the final quadrant, the deficit for the Sea Dubs was ballooned to a high of 25 points. However, the Warriors had one last burst of energy to cut into the negative margin. They went on an incredibly 16-0 run to close out the game. Unfortunately for them, being down by 25 only puts a dent into their hole on the scoreboard. At the end of regulation, the Warriors did make it respectable by cutting SBL’s lead to single digits (9), but it was a consolation prize.

After 48 minutes of G-League action, the South Baand Marques Bolden offered 12 points and 13 rebounds.Taevion Kinsey (14) Lakers swept the weekend series, by taking the final game, 113-104.

The Warriors entire starting lineup was in double-figures scoring. Led by Charles Bassey with 24 points and 10 rebounds, Chance McMillian 14 points and 5 assists, Jackson Moni 14 points and 11 rebounds,

The Lakers also had five double-digit scorers. Adou Thiereo topped them with 25 points and six rebounds. Three players had 15 points: Bronny James Jr., Chris Manon and Nick Smith Jr.. Anton Watson tallied 10 points and 6 rebounds.

The Warriors will next be in action March 13 in Cleveland, as they take on the Cleveland Charge for a two-game series (13 & 14) at 4 PM PT and 7 PM ET. The Lakers head back to So-Cal and host the Iowa Wolves on March 11 and 13 Both games will be at 7 PM PT on SNLA.

G League Action: Santa Cruz Starts Fast but Third-Quarter Collapse Sinks the Night 131-118

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Tough night for the Santa Cruz Warriors who dominated by the Rip City Remix on Sat Nov 8, 2025 (Santa Cruz Warriors photo)

Santa Cruz Starts Fast but Third-Quarter Collapse Sinks the Night 131-118

By Brien Gingrich, Santa Cruz Voice

SANTA CRUZ–6:59 PM. Kaiser Permanente Arena hums again for night two of the back-to-back. This time, Santa Cruz opens with control and confidence.

1st Quarter. The Warriors jump out 5–0 before Rip City even finds the rim. They move the ball crisply, attack early, and keep the crowd engaged from the start. Santa Cruz leads wire-to-wire through the frame, closing the first up 30–26.

2nd Quarter. The offense continues to click. Trey Galloway finishes in traffic, L.J. Cryer runs the pace, and Marques Bolden controls the paint. The Warriors stretch the lead to ten midway through the period before the Remix close the gap. Santa Cruz heads to halftime up 64–62, shooting nearly 49 percent from the field and 37 percent from deep.

3rd Quarter. Then comes the undoing. Rip City catches fire, pouring in 42 points to Santa Cruz’s 23. Dillon Jones and Javonte Cooke take over, combining for timely buckets that flip the game. Missed rotations and turnovers pile up, and the Remix seize control. What had been a tight contest turns into a 17-point deficit, 104–87, heading to the fourth.

4th Quarter. The Warriors keep swinging. Cryer stays aggressive, Galloway drives through contact, and Bolden grinds on the boards. They cut the lead to single digits more than once, but Rip City always answers. The Remix hit 46 percent from the floor and hold firm at the line, pushing the margin back out in the closing minutes.

Final. Rip City Remix 131, Santa Cruz Warriors 118. Cryer led the Warriors with 22 points and 5 assists; Galloway added 21; Bolden 18; Ethan Taylor and Jack Clark 13 each. Santa Cruz shot 46 percent overall but couldn’t recover from the 42–23 third-quarter swing.

Santa Cruz Warriors game wrap: Remix knocks off Warriors in season opener 120-107

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Santa Cruz Shows Heart but Falls Short as Remix Rule the Opener 120-107

Santa Cruz Warriors can’t get by the Rip City Remix in the season opener on Fri Nov 7, 2025 in G League action on Fri Nov 7, 2025 (photo by Santa Cruz Warriors)

Fri Nov 7, 2025

By Brien Gingrich, Santa Cruz Voice

SANTA CRUZ–6:59 PM. The house lights drop at Kaiser Permanente Arena, and the buzz is back — a new G-League season on the coast. But opening night didn’t wait long to turn rough.

7:04 PM. Nearly three full minutes tick off the clock before the Warriors finally get on the board. Rip City Remix race out ahead, drilling open looks and pounding the glass. The home crowd keeps trying to will Santa Cruz into rhythm, but the rim feels sealed shut.

End of 1st. Rip City 40, Santa Cruz 21. The Remix are getting anything they want — downhill drives, corner threes, second-chance buckets.

Mid-2nd. L.J. Cryer finally steadies the offense with a couple of pull-ups, and Marques Bolden starts to make his presence felt inside. Still, every Santa Cruz surge gets answered by Blake Hinson or Dillon Jones.

“We dug ourselves a hole early,” said head coach Lainn Wilson. “They came out hitting, and we were chasing from the start. You can’t spot a team twenty and expect to climb back. That’s on us.”

Halftime. Rip City 70, Santa Cruz 48. The crowd wants something to cheer for, but the Warriors head to the locker room needing a reset more than a pep talk.

3rd Quarter. Santa Cruz finds a pulse. Cryer takes command — step-back three, floater, a feed to Bolden for a dunk. The communication tightens on defense, the hustle picks up, and the lead dips under twenty for the first time since the opening frame.

“I thought we responded well after halftime,” Wilson said. “The talk on defense got better, we went after loose balls, and we started to win the effort plays that define games in this league.”

4th Quarter. Jack Clark ignites off the bench — 17 points with fearless drives — and Trey Galloway adds steals that flip the tempo. The Warriors trim it to single digits, but fatigue and execution catch up late. Rip City hits clutch jumpers and closes it out.

“It’s the first one of the year, and you can tell guys are still finding their legs,” Wilson admitted. “The pace in this league is relentless. That’ll come with reps.”

Final. Rip City Remix 120, Santa Cruz Warriors 107. Cryer leads with 25 points and 7 assists, Bolden posts 15 and 8, Galloway adds 15 and 3 steals. The Warriors actually win the second half — 59-50 — but the early drought was too much to overcome.

Postgame, Wilson’s tone was even — disappointed but forward-looking. “The group’s disappointed, but that’s good,” he said. “It means they care. We’ve got another shot tomorrow, and the focus now is to clean up the first-half mistakes and build on that second-half fight.”

-Brian

NBA G League: Warriors end 5-game losing streak, by storming the Capitanes 118-107, inside parent Chase Center

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Santa Cruz Warriors against the Mexico City Capitanes in a neutral site game on the opening tip at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sun Mar 9, 2025 (Michael Roberson African American Athlete photo)

By Michael Roberson

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The Santa Cruz Warriors (13-12) halted their winless streak (5) after subduing the Mexico City Capitanes (11-14) 118-107 on a Sunday afternoon in the City by the Bay

The Warriors played comfortably in the home arena of their major league namesake, while playing host to the guest from the capital city of our bordering nation to the south, Mexico.

The Capitanes got the fiesta started, by scoring the initial points on the game, on a hook shot by guard David Jones Garcia.The Warriors went on a 8-0 run to get their bearings in their temporary home, a little more than 75 miles north of KPA.

SCW led by as many as 8 points in the first quarter, but settled for a one-point lead (21-20) after the first quadrant. There were two ties and the guests also led twice.

The Warriors extended that one-point lead to a 13-point margin during the second quarter. The feisty team from Mexico chipped away at that double-digit deficit and narrowed it to five, by halftime, 61-56. Five players on both teams reached double-figures at recess.

Pat Spencer (10), Javan Johnson (12) and Braxton Key (11) all led SCW through the first half. David Jones led the Capitanes with 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Greg Brown III contributed 15 points.

In the third quarter, the Warriors had leads of nine and 13 at different points of the stanza. However, Mexico City stormed back and actually led (73-71) at the midway point of the period. Shortly thereafter, the home team opened up the lead again, being up by 11 points (89-78) after 36 minutes of game play.

In the final quarter, a couple of fan favorites were putting up numbers. Trayce Jackson-Davis was sent to the G-League on assignment from his Golden State Warriors roster. He gave SCW 22 points and 8 rebounds.

The other player to get a hefty applause, was former Warrior and proud Mexican-American Juan Toscano-Anderson. He represented Mexico as a member of the Capitanes, the Warriors, for playing in the friendly confines of Chase again, and the Bay , for returning to his roots and hometown area. He messed around and got a Triple-Double (22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists) for his peeps and faithful fans.

The Warriors produced their largest lead (16) in the fourth quarter, and managed to end the game with a double-digits advantage (118-107) at the final buzzer. Four other teammates joined the double-figures brigade. Pat Spence put up 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Braxton Key helped with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Blake Hinson (17) and Taran Armstrong (10) gifted their tallies.

In addition to JTA’s triple-double, three other players reached the 10+ points plateau. David Jones had a game-high 33 points and 12 rebounds. Greg Brown III scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, while Dink Pate chipped in 14 points.

The Warriors are next in action Wednesday, March 12 in Florida to take the Osceola Magic at 7:00 PM ET/4 PM PT. The Capitanes head back south across the border to host the Austin Spurs on Tuesday March 11, TBA.

NBA G League: Warriors Stampeded by Herd 116-98 inside KPA Wednesday Night near Boardwalk; Santa Cruz on 4-game losing streak.

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Read em and weep: Santa Cruz Warriors go down to their fourth straight loss at Kaiser Permanente in Sant a Cruz on Wed Mar 5, 2025 (Santa Cruz Warriors X photo)

Michael Roberson

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Santa Cruz Warriors (12-11) lost their fourth straight game, after a 116-98 loss to the Wisconsin Herd (12-13) on a cool evening in Surf City.

The Warriors got on the board first with a floating jumper by Seth Maxwell. The Herd tied it at two, then went on an 11-0 run to produce their largest lead. The Herd made a charge and cut the deficit to two. However, Santa Cruz was able to move the Herd back, and stay in front after 12 minutes of game action.

After one quarter, the home squad held a five-point advantage, 28-23. Braxton Key led the Warriors with ten points and five rebounds, while Henry Ellenson not only led the Herd in scoring (13) after one stanza, he led both teams, in addition to his five rebounds.

The second quarter had the Warriors double their lead and control most of the period. As the Herd did in the first quarter, they stampede around the two-minute mark of the second block. They tied the game at 43 at seconds over two minutes. Then they took their first lead (46-45) of the contest at 1:49 on a made free throw.

The Warriors overcame their four point deficit, and managed to be tied at recess, 49-49. Key led SCW with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Ellenson topped the Herd, also with 21 points and seven rebounds.

The third period had the Warriors get out to a four points lead, but midway through the quarter Wisconsin retook the lead and increased it to ten by the end of 36 regulation minutes. The Herd led 90-80 after three competitive quarters. There were three lead changes and nine ties during that time frame. Wisconsin seemed to be in prime position to totally take over the game at that particular point.

In the final quadrant, the Herd actually increased their lead to as many as 18 points. That also was the margin after 48 minutes, 116-98. Four straight losses for the Warriors, with an immediate revenge opportunity less than 48 hours later. The KPA faithful missed out on ice cream, because the Warriors failed to eclipse triple digits.

Key led the Warriors with 30 points and 13 rebounds, while Javan Johnson added 22 points and Blake Hinson chipped in 17 points, with 5 rebounds.

Three Herd hoopers tallied 28 points: Ellenson also gathered 18 rebounds; Thompson grabbed 10 rebounds and James Akinjo delivered 6 assists. One other player made the double-figures plateau, Justise Winslow scored 14 points and snatched five rebounds.

The two combatants will play Game 2 of this miniseries on Friday, March 7 at 7:00 PM PT inside of the friendly confines of Kaiser Permanente Arena

NBA G League: Warriors in a three-game losing streak and were swept in series with Hustle, 125-117

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The Santa Cruz Warriors get swept in a two game series by the Memphis Hustle at Adventist Health Arena in Santa Cruz on Sat Mar 1, 2025 (Santa Cruz Warriors X photo)

By Michael Roberson

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Santa Cruz Warriors (12-10) continued their losing streak (3) by not outworking the Memphis Hustle (12-10) 125-117, inside KPA.

The Warriors were looking great the first 24 minutes of gameplay. They were seemingly out hustling the Memphis squad of that namesake. They led by nine after the first quarter. in a period that had three lead changes and four ties.nts

In the second quarter, Santa Cruz increased the lead to as high as 14 points. That would be their largest lead of the game too. The Hustle actually whittled that deficit down dramatically by halftime. When the whistle indicated intermission was in play, the Warriors 14-point lead was cut to two, 61-59.

Blake Hinson led the Warriors with 14 points, and Javan Johnson joined him in double figures with 12.Davis Johnson led the Hustle with 15, while Armando Bacot contributed 14.

In the third stanza, Memphis exemplified their moniker, and flipped a two-point deficit to a 19-point lead, by scoring a whopping 43 points in the third quarter. After three, the Warriors trailed 102-83.

As the final quarter began, the Hustle increased their advantage to 22 points. However, the Warriors were not waving the white flag, as they made another valiant comeback attempt. The Warriors shrunk the lead all the way to two points (1:11) 119-117, but the Hustle were able to stave off the Surf City Crew, while adding six more points to their total.

At the final horn, the Warriors lost the game by eight, 125-117, and were swept by the Hustle in the consecutive games in Santa Cruz.

The Warriors were led in scoring by Yuri Collins with 24 points and 13 assists. Blake Hinson and Javan Johnson tallied 22 points, while Marcus Burk offered 13 points and Cheikh Mbacke Diong chipped in a double-double (10 points & 12 rebounds).

David Johnson led Memphis and all scorers with 28 points, While Armando Bacot (15 rebounds) and Malachi Smith both manufactured 21 points apiece.. Nate Hinson (12) and Miles Norris (14) also joined the double-figures plateau.

The Warriors are next in action Wednesday, March 5, hosting the Wisconsin Herd, in game 1 of a 2-game series, at 7:00 PM PT. The Hustle head back to Tennessee to host the South Bay Lakers, Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00 PM CT.

NBA G League Action: Warriors strong second quarter dooms Kings 152-144

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Stockton Kings guard Jon Elmore (33) takes a shot against the Santa Cruz Warriors on Thu Feb 13, 2025 at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz (Stockton Kings X photo)

By William Espy

The Stockton Kings continued their road trip against the Santa Cruz Warriors, in a game that had a major effect on the standings in the long run in a high scoring loss 152-144 at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Cruz.

The Kings were recently overtaken by the Austin Spurs for first in the Western Conference, putting Stockton and Santa Cruz in a battle for second place.

The Kings got off to a strong start, leading 35-32 after the first quarter. It was clear right out of the gate that this would be a game decided by offensive firepower rather than defensive play. The second quarter was ultimately what decided the game, as the Warriors dominated, out scoring the Kings 43-28 and taking a resounding lead, 75-63, into halftime.

In the third, the Kings made a slight dent in the Warriors lead but it was only by a single point. The Warriors still led by 11 heading into the final frame but it was still within reach for Stockton.

The fourth quarter was a shootout essentially, the teams were seemingly scoring at will. The Kings outscored the Warriors for the third time of the night, but they were unable to bridge the gap that Santa Cruz forged in the second quarter. The Warriors walked away victorious, with a final score of 152-144.

Devin Carter, Terry Taylor, Jon Elmore and Isaiah Crawford all scored more than 20 points on the night. Carter finished the night with a very impressive stat line, 29 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.

On the other side, Blake Hinson and Yuri Collins were the difference makers offensively for the Warriors. Hinson dropped 42 points on the night, while Collins finished with 32 of his own. Both ended the night with a double-double, as Collins had ten assists and Hinson recorded 11 boards.

The Kings will be back at home on February 26, as they host the Memphis Hustle in a matinee showdown at 11 AM. The Warriors on the other hand will host the Oklahoma City Blue on the 21st.