Mogbo's double-double leads Kings past Suns

Jonathan Mogbo scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to power the Stockton Kings to a 135-120 win over the Valley Suns in an NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament game Tuesday at Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, California.

All five starters for Stockton scored in double figures. Sean Pedulla had a stellar all-around game with 24 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Tristen Newton contributed 20 points and tied for a team-high with nine assists, and Viktor Lakhin added 18 points and nine boards. Blake Hinson chipped in with 15 points for the Kings, who shot 52.7% from the field.

Drew Timme led all scorers with a dominant performance for the Valley Suns, posting a double-double with 34 points and 14 rebounds. Phillip Wheeler and Corey Camper Jr. each scored 17 points, and CJ Huntley added 14 in a loss.

The game was close early before the Kings closed the first quarter with a 39-29 lead. Stockton maintained its advantage, leading 71-63 at halftime, and pulled away in the second half. The Kings led by 20 points three times, the last of which came with 2:32 remaining in the fourth quarter on a driving dunk by Mogbo.

The Suns successfully challenged a foul call with 9:57 left in the fourth quarter, overturning a foul on Zhuric Phelps and retaining possession. However, Valley could not mount a significant comeback as the Kings' balanced offensive attack could not be overcome.

Up next: The Valley Suns host the Coachella Valley Lakers on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET in a Tip-Off Tournament game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. The Stockton Kings host the Rip City Remix on Friday at 10 p.m. ET in a Tip-Off Tournament game at Adventist Health Arena.

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