GRAND RAPIDS (Interstat) — The Sioux Falls Skyforce are set to visit the Grand Rapids Gold in a G League game Saturday at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. Both teams enter with 0-0 records.

Sioux Falls will look to bounce back from its most recent outing, a 140-132 loss at Coachella Valley. The Skyforce allowed 140 points in that result and will open this road matchup seeking better defensive footing. Sioux Falls has not yet played this season, so the roster and rotation will be under evaluation as the club begins its schedule. The Skyforce will be the visiting team in a building that can create a challenging environment for opposing guards and wings. Sioux Falls will rely on execution and energy in its first game, and the staff will evaluate lineup combinations throughout the night.

Grand Rapids most recently earned a 123-101 home win over Laketown. The Gold scored 123 points in that result and will carry some positive momentum into the opener. Grand Rapids also is 0-0, meaning the game will mark the first official action of its season. The Gold will be at home and will try to use the comfort of Van Andel Arena to establish early rhythm. Grand Rapids will need to handle Sioux Falls’ transition chances and limit second-chance opportunities. The Gold will look to use its home crowd while avoiding turnovers that could lead to easy Sioux Falls runouts.

The matchup features two teams still sorting out early-season roles. Sioux Falls will aim to push pace and create scoring chances in the open floor, while Grand Rapids will look to settle into half-court sets and generate clean looks. Both teams will be focused on taking care of the ball and avoiding empty possessions. The game also offers an early look at how each side manages minutes and matchups before the schedule tightens.

Grand Rapids will be the home team, while Sioux Falls will be the visitor. The Skyforce will try to turn recent disappointment into a stronger performance, and the Gold will try to build on their last result. With both records at 0-0, the game represents a fresh start for each club and an opportunity to set an early tone. Van Andel Arena will host the matchup. The game will be the first of the season for both clubs, and each will seek a composed start on both ends.

Interstat’s game simulator is projecting a final score of Grand Rapids 119, Sioux Falls 117. Interstat’s ELO system is projecting Sioux Falls with a 63.5 percent probability to win.