(Cedar Park, Texas – January 31, 2026) — The Austin Spurs fell to the Stockton Kings 119-115 Thursday night, a game marred by an injury to Austin guard David Jones Garcia.
The Austin Spurs lost a close contest to the Stockton Kings after guard David Jones Garcia sustained an injury during the third quarter.
- Austin Spurs guard David Jones Garcia was injured during Thursday’s game against the Stockton Kings.
- The Stockton Kings, the defending league champions, defeated the Austin Spurs 119-115.
- Despite the loss, Spurs coach Jacob Chance praised his team’s resilience following Jones Garcia’s injury.
A promising night for Austin Spurs guard David Jones Garcia came to an abrupt end with 59 seconds remaining in the third quarter when he suffered an injury driving to the rim, according to reports from the game.
Game Recap
The Spurs rallied after losing Jones Garcia, putting up 33 points in the fourth quarter, but ultimately could not overcome the Stockton Kings’ lead. The Kings, last season’s G League champions, showcased their strong passing ability, creating momentum swings throughout the game.
“You never want to see anyone go down,” Spurs head coach Jacob Chance said. “I thought he was kind of finding a little bit of a rhythm. He came back in the last game from his concussion and took some possessions to get going.”
With under two minutes remaining, a layup by Spurs guard Jayden Nunn brought the score within one point. A subsequent technical foul called on Kings guard DeQuan Jeffries, who was ejected from the game after fouling Kyle Mangas, gave Austin a free throw and possession with 15 seconds left. However, the Spurs were unable to capitalize on the opportunity.
“We just couldn’t get over the hump,” Chance said. “We were constantly down by four points and (made) two big plays to push it back out to seven or eight. And that was what really got us.”
Why It Matters
The injury to David Jones Garcia is a significant setback for the Austin Spurs, particularly as he had recently been selected to compete in the NBA All-Star weekend’s Castrol Rising Stars game. His absence will undoubtedly impact the team’s performance, and his recovery timeline remains uncertain. The loss to Stockton also highlights the Kings’ continued dominance in the G League, reinforcing their status as a top contender. This game underscores the competitive nature of the G League and the challenges teams face in maintaining consistency and overcoming adversity.
Austin will next face the Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks’ affiliate, on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
