G League Sioux Falls Skyforce

Game Preview: Skyforce vs Legends

Published on January 4, 2023 under NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release


vs TEXAS LEGENDS (2-1)

Last Meeting: 125-99 on 3/15/22 in Frisco, TX

Livestream: ESPN+

All-Time Record: 14-13

Streak: W2

The Sioux Falls Skyforce comes into the contest with the Texas Legends with the opportunity to move to .500 and gain momentum before a five-game, 10-day road trip.

The Skyforce split with the Ontario Clippers over the weekend, with a 123-110 victory on Sunday. Three players scored 20-plus points, as DJ Stewart (28 points on 11-22 FGA) and Dru Smith (26 points on 10-20 FGA, five rebounds, six assists and a career-high five steals) led the way for the second consecutive game.

Jamaree Bouyea added a regular season-high 25 points on 11-16 FGA, seven rebounds and six assists to round out top scorers for Sioux Falls (1-2).

With Mychal Mulder's four 3PM on Sunday, he moved just two away from being second all-time in franchise history. He has secured multiple 3PM in 10 of the last 11 games.

The Texas Legends come to Sioux Falls fresh off a 138-126 victory over the Iowa Wolves on Sunday afternoon. Grant Riller led the way with 39 points on 14-27 FGA, 10 rebounds and six assists. Tyler Hall added 35 points on 11-22 FGA (10-19 3PA) and seven rebounds.

They held Iowa to just 28.6 percent from three (12-42 3PA), while the Legends shot 41.5 percent (17-41 3PA). On 12/30, Texas picked up its first victory of the regular season with a 104-94 defeat of the Birmingham Squadron.

In the last meeting between the two, the Skyforce won 128-99 on 3/15/22 behind 24 points, three rebounds and three assists from Javonte Smart. Brandon Knight and Micah Potter combined for 36 points on 11-18 FGA (5-8 3PA) in the victory.

The Skyforce travels to Rio Grande Valley on Friday and Saturday, with tip-off slated for 7:30PM. The team will play Stockton and Santa Cruz, before returning home for a seven-game homestand.

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