Game Preview: Skyforce at Warriors
January 12, 2023 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS (2-3)
Last Meeting: 125-102 on 3/6/20 in Sioux Falls, SD
Livestream: ESPN+
All-Time Record: 6-8
Streak: W2
The Sioux Falls Skyforce looks to finish a five-game road swing with a perfect record but will need to sweep the Santa Cruz Warriors to do such.
The two-game tilt at Kaiser Permanente Arena marks the first visit to Santa Cruz since 12/14/18, when Duncan Robinson scored 25 points in a 94-89 loss.
It marks the first time the two teams will play since 3/6/20, when Gabe Vincent paced the Force to a 125-102 victory. Jarrett Jack chipped in 19 points and four assists in the victory. Both teams were set to play to start the 2021-22 regular season, but the three games were cancelled.
The Force, who currently has their second winning streak of five-plus games this season, came back from a 15-point deficit on Monday to hand the Stockton Kings their first loss of the season by a score of 112-106.
Jamaree Bouyea led Sioux Falls (5-2) with a career-high 34 points on 11-21 FGA, six rebounds, six assists and a plus-15 plus-minus.
Mychal Mulder posted 25 points on 7-16 3PA, five rebounds and two blocks. It marked the third time in the last four games he has secured 20-plus points. Dru Smith contributed 22 points on 8-16 FGA (4-6 3PA), three rebounds, six assists three steals and a team-high plus-17 plus-minus.
The Warriors have won two of their last three games, with a 112-108 victory over the OKC Blue on Sunday being their most recent. Lester Quinones led the way with 36 points on 15-21 FGA, four rebounds and six assists.
Both teams wrap up the back-to-back on Friday at 9:00 PM CST.
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