The Valley Suns sent the Kings back to Stockton with a 108-100 victory in their home opener on Monday.
The Suns took control of the game in the third quarter, as Valley native TyTy Washington Jr. put on a show for his hometown by accounting for 17 of the team’s 30 points in the quarter.
Head coach John Little attributed the strong second half play to keeping rebounders like Skal Labissiere and Terry Taylor, which still managed a combined 18 boards, at bay.
“It really came down to that we were able to defensive rebound and (give up) no second-chance points allowed us to run and play free in our style of basketball,” Little said postgame.