SIOUX FALLS SKYFORCE AT SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS

BONNY DOON, Calif. (Interstat) — The surging Sioux Falls Skyforce visit the struggling Santa Cruz Warriors in a G League matchup Saturday at Kaiser Permanente Arena, a game featuring one of the league’s most dynamic players against a home team seeking consistency.

The Skyforce (16-11) arrive with momentum, having won seven of their last ten games. They are led by point guard Jahmir Young, who is in the midst of a spectacular individual run. Over his last ten contests, Young is averaging 27.6 points and 10.8 assists per game, including a 30-point, 13-assist performance in a 119-110 win over Long Island on Wednesday. Trevor Keels added 28 points in that victory.

Santa Cruz (8-17) has shown flickers of improvement, winning three of its last five, but remains near the bottom of the standings. The Warriors are coming off a 113-108 home win over Valley on Monday, fueled by 28 points from guard Chance McMillian. McMillian has been a bright spot, averaging 16.3 points over his last eight games.

Despite the disparity in records, Interstat’s ELO system projects Santa Cruz with a 54.6% probability to win this contest. The teams faced each other just one day prior, on Friday, Jan. 23, with that result unavailable in this preview.

The Skyforce boast a high-powered offense, regularly scoring above 115 points, but their defense can be vulnerable. The Warriors will need to contain Young’s playmaking and find scoring beyond McMillian, with recent contributions from Charles Bassey and Marques Bolden providing hope.

For Sioux Falls, maintaining their offensive rhythm on the road is key as they continue a push up the standings. For Santa Cruz, the game represents a chance to build a rare winning streak and defy both their record and the recent dominance of Young.

Tip-off is set for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. Santa Cruz begins a road trip Monday at Salt Lake City, while Sioux Falls travels to Birmingham next Wednesday.