Santa Cruz Warriors Fall Narrowly to Rip City Remix in G League

Bassey and Smith lead Warriors in tough road defeat

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Santa Cruz Warriors faced a hard-fought 128-126 loss against the Rip City Remix on Tuesday at the Chiles Center in Portland, Oregon, in NBA G League play. Despite impressive double-doubles from center Charles Bassey and guard Deivon Smith, the Warriors were unable to maintain a late lead as the Remix secured victory with a timely three-pointer in the final minutes.

Why it matters

The narrow loss highlights the highly competitive nature of the NBA G League season and underscores the importance of clutch plays in deciding outcomes. With the Warriors poised to face the San Diego Clippers in an upcoming home game, expectations are high for a rebound performance.

The details

Charles Bassey led the Warriors with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Deivon Smith contributed 20 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. The game remained tightly contested until forward Jayson Kent nailed a critical 3-pointer with 2:01 remaining, putting Rip City ahead for good. Santa Cruz's guard Chance McMillan added a strong all-around performance with 18 points, nine assists, and six rebounds. Forward Jack Clark delivered 16 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while center Marques Bolden also scored 16 points. Off the bench, guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. contributed 17 points, keeping the Warriors competitive throughout.

  • The game was played on Tuesday at the Chiles Center in Portland, Oregon.

The players

Charles Bassey

Center for the Santa Cruz Warriors who led the team with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

Deivon Smith

Guard for the Santa Cruz Warriors who contributed 20 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.

Jayson Kent

Forward for the Rip City Remix who hit a critical 3-pointer with 2:01 remaining to put Rip City ahead for good.

Caleb Love

Two-way guard for the Rip City Remix who was the top scorer with 27 points and eight assists.

Alex Reese

Forward/center for the Rip City Remix who added 25 points off the bench.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Warriors will prepare to host the San Diego Clippers at KP Arena on Friday at 7 p.m. Both teams are closely matched in the standings as Santa Cruz enters with an 11-10 record, while San Diego holds a 12-13 record in the NBA G League.

The takeaway

This close loss highlights the competitive nature of the NBA G League and the importance of clutch plays in deciding outcomes. The Warriors will look to rebound against the San Diego Clippers in their upcoming home game as they continue to battle for position in the standings.