How Warriors rookies Jackson-Davis, Podziemski fared in G League debut
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The Santa Cruz Warriors’ season-opening 125-114 victory over the Stockton Kings on Friday night at Kaiser Permanente Arena was highlighted by the G League debuts for a
pair of Golden State’s rookies.
Trayce Jackson-Davis and Brandin Podziemski made their first appearance for the Warriors’ G League affiliate after being reassigned to Santa Cruz on Thursday and they didn’t disappoint.
Jackson-Davis was incredibly efficient, scoring 28 points on 11-for-13 shooting and grabbing 12 rebounds in his Santa Cruz debut, recording a double-double.
He set the tone early with a powerful transition dunk less than a minute after the game started.
Podziemski also caught the eye, scoring 24 points on 10-for-18 shooting, including 60 percent from beyond the arc on five 3-point attempts.
He also added seven rebounds and four assists, showcasing his offensive skills and agility that have impressed many at the NBA level during his first professional season.
One of his standout moments was an impressive three-point play in the first quarter that showed his remarkable body control through contact to secure the basket and the foul, extending Santa Cruz’s lead.
The highly coveted duo combined for 52 points, making 21 of their 31 field goal attempts, grabbing 19 rebounds, and not missing any of their free-throw attempts.
With head coach Steve Kerr in attendance, the pair of rookies showed their basketball IQ and versatility, likely earning a quick return to the NBA squad.
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