Stars Fall in Final Seconds of 112-111 Loss to the Oklahoma City Blue
Published on November 25, 2022 under NBA G League (G League)
Salt Lake City Stars News Release
SALT LAKE CITY - After coming off their biggest double-digit win of the season on Tuesday against the Santa Cruz Warriors, Salt Lake City fought to the finish in the tight single-point road loss to the Oklahoma City Blue at the Paycom Center Friday afternoon, 112-111.
The first half was a closely matched contest with two lead changes and three ties, but the fight only fueled on with the Stars and Blue going basket-to-basket throughout the rest of the face-off. Salt Lake City didn't let up with their offensive production in the first half with help from Paris Bass' 11 points. Salt Lake City managed to close out the second quarter ahead 48-46 going five-of-six from the free-throw line.
The Stars had a solid fourth quarter in this close matchup with a six-point lead. Salt Lake kept control for the entirety of the frame until the last 0.8 seconds of play, allowing the Blue to make a six-point run with 110-111 and 11.5 seconds remaining. The Salt Lake City Stars fell in the final few seconds after Stars' Tyler Cook fouled Blue's D.J. Wilson, sending him to the line netting two-of-two to secure the single point victory for Oklahoma City.
Despite the loss, five Stars players finished the game in double-figures. Paris Bass paced Salt Lake City with an outstanding game high 30 points on 12-of-21 shooting, including 3-of-6 from downtown topped off with 10 rebounds. Jazz two-way, Micah Potter added 19 points and seven boards, while Stars' tryout player, Stacy Davis secured 13 points and an additional seven rebounds. Isaiah Miller tacked on 11 points coming off the bench for Salt Lake.
Oklahoma City's D.J. Wilson, who secured the Blue victory, had a team-high 24 points, while guards Jahmi'us Ramsey and Lindy Waters III both poured in 22 points each to the team's final 112 points.
Salt Lake City now returns home to the Maverik Center for a single game on Monday, Nov. 28 against the G League Ignite. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tipoff is at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.slcstars.com.
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