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Austin Spurs Fall to Stockton Kings After David Jones Garcia Injury
Rising star guard sustains calf injury in narrow G League loss
Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:55am
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The Austin Spurs suffered a narrow 119-115 defeat against the Stockton Kings on Thursday night, a game marked by a significant injury to guard David Jones Garcia. Just four days after being selected for the NBA All-Star weekend's Castrol Rising Stars game, Jones Garcia sustained a calf injury with 59 seconds left in the third quarter. Despite the setback, the Spurs demonstrated resilience, but the Kings, last season's league champions, maintained control.
Why it matters
Injuries to key players, particularly those with All-Star potential, can significantly impact a team's momentum and strategic options. The Spurs' ability to adapt and maintain competitiveness after Jones Garcia's injury speaks to the team's depth and coaching, but the loss of their rising star could have long-term implications for their playoff push.
The details
The Spurs put up 33 points in the fourth quarter, but the Kings, who had previously defeated the Spurs in the G League Western Conference finals last season and had won earlier matchups this season, maintained control. A late-game push saw the Spurs narrow the gap to one possession with under two minutes remaining, but they were unable to take the lead.
- David Jones Garcia sustained his injury with 59 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
- The game took place on Thursday, January 31, 2026.
The players
David Jones Garcia
A rising star guard for the Austin Spurs who was recently selected to participate in the NBA All-Star weekend's Castrol Rising Stars game.
Jacob Chance
The head coach of the Austin Spurs.
Jayden Nunn
A player for the Austin Spurs who made a key layup late in the game to narrow the gap.
Kyle Mangas
A player for the Austin Spurs who was involved in a technical foul incident late in the game.
DeQuan Jeffries
A player for the Stockton Kings who was ejected after fouling Kyle Mangas.
What they’re saying
“I thought the group rallied after that.”
— Jacob Chance, Head Coach, Austin Spurs (newsy-today.com)
“When you play the team like that, you go drive up for those easy points, but Austin struggled to consistently capitalize.”
— Jacob Chance, Head Coach, Austin Spurs (newsy-today.com)
“We just couldn't get over the hump.”
— Jacob Chance, Head Coach, Austin Spurs (newsy-today.com)
What’s next
The Spurs will face the Texas Legends on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The team will need to adjust their strategy in the wake of David Jones Garcia's injury, which could have a significant impact on their performance moving forward.
The takeaway
This game highlights the importance of depth and adaptability in the G League, where injuries to key players can quickly shift the momentum of a season. The Spurs' ability to rally after the loss of their rising star guard speaks to the team's resilience, but the long-term impact of Jones Garcia's injury remains to be seen as they continue their playoff push.
