Santa Cruz Warriors vs Valley Suns, NBA G League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Santa Cruz Warriors
Valley Suns
Can Santa Cruz Warriors Prove Their Superiority Once Again?
- Santa Cruz Warriors Averages 37.5% home wins with 117.8 points per game.
- Valley Suns average 66.7% away wins with 122.2 points per game.
- In the last five matches Santa Cruz Warriors have won 1 lost 4, Valley Suns have won 1 lost 4.
Santa Cruz Warriors to win.
| Tournament: | NBA G League 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | NBA G League YouTube Channel |
| Venue: | Kaiser Permanente Arena |
| Tip Off: | 03:30:00 |
Santa Cruz Warriors vs Valley Suns Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Santa Cruz Warriors vs Valley Suns Match Prediction & Analysis
On 8th December, Valley Suns host’s Santa Cruz in a rematch of their recent 124-119 clash. Valley Suns aim to extend their momentum with strong backcourt play and tight defence, while Santa Cruz will look to correct late-game lapses and challenge aggressively for a rebound victory.
The Santa Cruz Warriors rank 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 1-10, while Valley Suns rank 7th with a record of 1-10.
Over their last five meetings, Santa Cruz Warriors have won 2 lost 3, while Valley Suns have won 3 with 2 losses.
Santa Cruz Warriors vs Valley Suns Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheer Fleming | 17.7 | 9.0 | 1.0 | 1.0/0.0 |
| LJ Cryer | 24.8 | 4.7 | 6.8 | 0.9/0.0 |
Teams Preview
Santa Cruz Warriors Preview
Santa Cruz fell just short in a hard-fought 124-119 loss to the Valley Suns. Despite strong scoring efforts and several runs to close the gap, key defensive lapses in the final minutes allowed the Suns to pull away. The team showed resilience and offensive potential but will need to tighten defensive rotations and finish stronger
LJ Cryer's performance stood out, scoring 27 points, 4 rebounds, Jack Clark added 24 points, 17 rebounds, and 8 assists. Marques Bolden put up 22 points, 9 rebounds, Taevion Kinsey with 14 points, 5 rebounds.
Offensively, Santa Cruz Warriors scored 43.3% from the field goal, including 34.5% from the three-point line and 63.6% from the free throw line. Defensively they outrebounded 61-58, with 12 steals.
The loss to Valley Suns exposes Santa Cruz’s need for stronger late-game defence. While their offense remains potent, improving rotations and finishing under pressure will be key. The team must rebound quickly in upcoming matches to regain momentum and turn close contests into victories.
Valley Suns Preview
The Valley Suns edged past Santa Cruz in a thrilling 124-119 victory. Strong offensive execution and clutch shooting down the stretch helped the Suns overcome a persistent Santa Cruz challenge. Key contributions from their backcourt ignited fast breaks, while solid defensive rotations held off late-game runs.
A dominant effort by Rasheer Fleming, contributing 27 points, 13 rebounds, while teammates Khaman Maluach added 27 points, 15 rebounds, Damion Baugh added 26 points with 8 assists, Koby Brea with 3 rebounds, 14 points.
Offensively, Valley Suns shot 46.5% from the field including 25.6% from deep. They shot 87.5% from the free-throw line, with 25 assists. On the defensive end they fell short 61-58, with 8 steals.
The win over Santa Cruz gives the Valley Suns a significant confidence boost heading into their upcoming matches. Their ability to execute under pressure shows they can close out tight games, which should strengthen team morale. Offensively, the team will likely ride the momentum from their scoring efficiency, while defensively, they now have evidence that their rotations can withstand high-pressure opponents.
Santa Cruz Warriors vs Valley Suns Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Damion Baugh |
| SG | Jaquori McLaughlin |
| SF | Koby Brea |
| PF | Rasheer Fleming |
| C | Khaman Maluach |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | LJ Cryer |
| SG | Jack Clark |
| SF | Michael O’Connel |
| PG | Taevion Kinsey |
| PG | Marques Bolden |
SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS vs VALLEY SUNS
Winning PredictionValley Suns are slightly favoured to win, given their recent triumph and strong backcourt momentum. However, Santa Cruz’s determination to rebound and tighten defence could make it a close, high-scoring contest, likely decided in the final minutes. We are Supporting the Santa Cruz Warriors to win.
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