Stockton Kings Advance to Third Straight Western Conference Finals

Kings defeat Rip City Remix 107-95 to punch ticket to conference finals

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:00am

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The No. 3 seed Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, defeated the No. 7 seed Rip City Remix 107-95 in the semifinals of the 2026 NBA G League Playoffs. With the win, Stockton advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the third consecutive season.

Why it matters

The Stockton Kings have emerged as a consistent contender in the NBA G League, making the Western Conference Finals for the third straight year. Their sustained success highlights the strength of the Kings' development program and the talent they've been able to cultivate in Stockton.

The details

Forward DaQuan Jeffries led the Kings with 25 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 4 made three-pointers. Forward Jaylin Williams added 20 points off the bench, knocking down 6 three-pointers, while guard Jameer Nelson Jr. and forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. chipped in 18 points apiece. Rip City was led by forward Jayson Kent, guard Chris Youngblood, and center Yang Hansen who scored 24, 23, and 20 points, respectively. Stockton seized control early, opening the game on a dominant 20-2 run and leading by as many as 25 points before Rip City mounted a strong comeback in the second half.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • Stockton will face the No. 1 seed South Bay Lakers in the Western Conference Finals on April 5, 2026.

The players

DaQuan Jeffries

Forward for the Stockton Kings who led the team with 25 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 4 made three-pointers.

Jaylin Williams

Forward for the Stockton Kings who scored 20 points off the bench, knocking down 6 three-pointers.

Jameer Nelson Jr.

Guard for the Stockton Kings who scored 18 points.

Patrick Baldwin Jr.

Forward for the Stockton Kings who scored 18 points.

Jayson Kent

Forward for the Rip City Remix who scored a team-high 24 points.

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What’s next

The Kings will face the No. 1 seed South Bay Lakers in the Western Conference Finals on April 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast live on ESPNU.

The takeaway

The Stockton Kings have established themselves as a consistent contender in the NBA G League, making the Western Conference Finals for the third straight year. Their ability to develop talent and sustain success at the minor league level is a testament to the strength of the Sacramento Kings' organization.