Game Preview: at Clippers
January 26, 2022 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
The Skyforce heads south to Ontario, as the team looks to shake off a two-game skid in Stockton over the weekend.
Sioux Falls (2-7) dropped a 91-75 decision on Sunday afternoon to the Kings before closing out the California portion of the road-trip today against the Clippers (5-1).
DJ Stewart (17 points) led the Skyforce in scoring for a team-high fourth time this season. Micah Potter (10 points and 10 rebounds) secured his fourth double-double of the regular season and led the Force in rebounding for a fourth time, as well.
Ready to turn our sights to Agua Caliente on Tuesday.
DJ Stewart led the Force in scoring for a team high fourth time this season, with 17 points. He added four steals and three rebounds.
Micah potter (10 points and 10 rebounds) secured his fourth double double of the season. pic.twitter.com/mB7JsMqqyF
- Sioux Falls Skyforce (@SFSkyforce) January 23, 2022
Tarkus Ferguson continues his steady pace in three-point percentage (54.5%). He has moved to third overall in the G League in 3P%, right behind Lindy Waters III of the OKC Blue (61.5%) and Matt Coleman III (55.6%).
The Skyforce bench until continues to be a positive for the team, as they've outscored the opponent's bench in five of the last six games and in the last four outings. They have done so in seven-of-nine games this season.
Agua Caliente comes into the contest atop the Western Conference standings with the Iowa Wolves. They have victories over Stockton, Rio Grande Valley, Iowa and Santa Cruz since defeating the Force 96-95 on Jan. 12. Their first loss of the regular season came Monday night at home versus Stockton in a 103-94 contest.
Agua Caliente is one of the best defensive teams in the G League, with a league best 52.5 rebounds per game. Their seven blocks per game is also good for second.
Shevon Thomas is off to a very efficient start for the Clippers, as his 73.3% field goal percentage is good for second in the G League. His 13 rebounds a game is also good for second, as well.
WHAT: Skyforce at Stockton Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario
WHEN: 9:00 PM CST on Tuesday
WHERE: Toyota Arena
WATCH: ESPN+
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