Preview: Stockton Kings at Texas Legends

FRISCO, Texas (Interstat) — The surging Stockton Kings visit the struggling Texas Legends in a G League matchup Saturday at Dr Pepper Arena, with the teams set to play a back-to-back after facing off Friday night.

Stockton (19-10) enters the weekend series as one of the league’s top teams, while Texas (13-19) looks to halt a recent slide. The Legends have lost five of their last six games, including a 104-95 defeat at Austin on Wednesday. The Kings are coming off a 109-114 home loss to Iowa on Tuesday, which snapped a three-game winning streak.

A key matchup will feature Stockton forward DaQuan Jeffries against Texas guard Dalano Banton. Jeffries has been a consistent force for the Kings, averaging 24.4 points over his last seven games. He is coming off a 36-point, five-rebound, five-assist performance in the loss to Iowa.

Banton has been a bright spot for Texas, averaging 24.6 points and 5.4 assists over his last seven contests. He posted 25 points, five rebounds and nine assists in the midweek loss to Austin.

Stockton holds a significant edge in the standings and has shown more consistency, particularly in high-scoring affairs. The Kings have scored 117 or more points in eight of their last ten games. Texas, meanwhile, has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 113.8 points during its 1-5 stretch.

The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. CST Saturday. For Texas, a victory would provide crucial momentum before a five-day break. For Stockton, it’s a chance to solidify its position near the top of the conference standings as the season progresses.

Stockton’s next home game is Feb. 11 against Mexico City. Texas returns to Dr Pepper Arena on Feb. 12 to host Rio Grande Valley.