Legends Fall to Stockton in Close Contest
January 26, 2025 - NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release
Stockton, CA - The Texas Legends (4-8) wrapped up their two-game series against the Stockton Kings (11-2) with a narrow 108-104 loss at Adventist Health Arena. Despite a strong and balanced offensive effort, the Legends were unable to hold off a late surge by the Kings in a game that saw fifteen lead changes.
Tyson Walker led the charge for the Legends, delivering a season-high 28 points, along with 5 assists. Jarod Lucas provided a spark off the bench, adding 19 points while shooting 50% from three-point range. Phillip Wheeler contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Justin Powell chipped in 15 points, including three triples. Teafale Lenard Jr. added 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.
The Kings were led by Colby Jones with 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Skal Labissiere added 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Isaiah Crawford finished with 13 points and 4 rebounds.
The Legends started strong, outscoring the Kings 30-19 in the first quarter. However, Stockton responded with a 31-point second quarter to cut into the Legends' lead. The third quarter saw the Kings pull ahead, and a 32-point fourth quarter sealed the victory for Stockton.
The Legends will continue their road trip with back-to-back games against the South Bay Lakers, starting on Wednesday at 9:00 PM CT. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ or Urban Edge Network. For more updates and information, visit www.TexLegends.com.
The Texas Legends are the NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks. The Legends are committed to providing exciting and family-friendly entertainment. For more information on partnerships and season tickets with the Legends contact info@texlegends.com or call 214-469-0822.
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from January 26, 2025
- Bulls Falter against Herd on the Road - Windy City Bulls
- Birmingham Falls To College Park In Sunday Showdown - College Park Skyhawks
- Herd Bulldoze Windy City - Wisconsin Herd
- Birmingham Falls to College Park in Sunday Showdown - Birmingham Squadron
- Nets Split Series with Raptors 905 - Long Island Nets
- Legends Fall to Stockton in Close Contest - Texas Legends
- Coats Contain Swarm, Win 111-102 - Delaware Blue Coats
- Osceola Magic Get First Overtime Win of Season against Maine Celtics - Osceola Magic
- Maine Celtics Fall in Overtime Duel - Maine Celtics
- Pat Spencer Goes for 34 in Warriors' 128-118 Win Over Salt Lake City to Split the Weekend Series - Santa Cruz Warriors
- Stars Lose Battle to Warriors - Salt Lake City Stars
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
