Legends Edged Late in Back-and-Forth Battle with Stockton

Texas Legends fall 111-109 to Stockton Kings in tight rematch

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Texas Legends came up just short in a tightly contested rematch with the Stockton Kings, falling 111-109 Saturday night at a packed Comerica Center. The Legends used a 35-point second quarter to take a 63-51 lead into halftime, but Stockton responded with a 38-point third to regain control. Despite outshooting the Kings, Texas couldn't overcome a flurry of late threes and second-chance points as the Kings completed the two-game sweep.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Legends to 6-14 on the season, while the Kings improve to 12-5. This back-and-forth battle between the two G League teams highlights the competitive nature of the league and the fine margins that separate victory and defeat.

The details

Ryan Nembhard led the Legends with 23 points, 8 assists, and 3 rebounds. Miles Kelly added 18 points and Mark Armstrong provided a spark off the bench with 16 points. Stockton was paced by DaQuan Jeffries who scored 28 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Dexter Dennis followed with 25 points. The Kings knocked down 16 threes and totaled 30 assists as a team.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Texas Legends

The NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, committed to providing exciting and family-friendly entertainment.

Stockton Kings

An NBA G League team based in Stockton, California.

Ryan Nembhard

A player for the Texas Legends who led the team with 23 points, 8 assists, and 3 rebounds.

DaQuan Jeffries

A player for the Stockton Kings who scored a game-high 28 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.

Dexter Dennis

A player for the Stockton Kings who scored 25 points.

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What’s next

The Legends will look to regroup as they hit the road to take on the Rio Grande Valley Vipers this Thursday, February 12th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT, and the game will be available to stream on UEN, MavsTV, and KFAA.

The takeaway

The close loss to the Stockton Kings shows the Legends' competitiveness and ability to keep pace with one of the top teams in the G League. Despite the defeat, the Legends' strong offensive performance and contributions from multiple players provide optimism as they look to bounce back in their next game against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.