Stars Mount 21-Point Comeback in Win against Suns
Published on November 21, 2018 under NBA G League (G League)
Salt Lake City Stars News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - The Salt Lake City Stars, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, earned a 100-89 road win against the Northern Arizona Suns tonight, erasing a 21-point deficit to capture their fourth win of the season. The Stars' 21-point comeback is the club's largest since mounting a 24-point come-from-behind victory vs. Sioux Falls on 12/30/16 and it marks the Stars/Idaho Stampede franchise's largest road deficit overcome since a 24-point comeback win on 1/3/10 at Reno, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
The Stars were led by Utah Jazz two-way player Naz Mitrou-Long, who finished with a game-high 29 points (21 in the second half) and eight rebounds, connecting on an NBA G League career-high nine free throws (9-of-11 FT). Willie Reed, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA G League Draft, tallied 13 points, eight rebounds and a game-high three blocks, while Utah Jazz two-way player Tyler Cavanaugh led all reserves with 17 points. Tony Bradley, currently on assignment from the Utah Jazz, recorded 11 points, three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes. Jairus Lyles scored all 15 of his points on threes, hitting an NBA G League career-high five three-pointers while dishing out a team-high five assists off the bench.
All five Northern Arizona starters scored in double figures, led by Phoenix Suns two-way player George King, who posted a 20/10 game with 20 points and a game-high 10 rebounds, connecting on five three-pointers (5-of-6 3FG). Jawun Evans scored 14 points and tallied a game-high six assists, while Aaron Epps, Peter Jok and Eric Stuteville, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA G League Draft, each finished with 12 points.
The Suns jumped out to a 15-0 lead to start the game and extended their advantage to as many as 21 points (24-3) with 3:14 remaining in the first quarter, but the Stars chipped away and entered halftime trailing by 11 (50-39). Salt Lake City outscored Northern Arizona 14-5 in the opening minutes of the third quarter to cut the lead to two (55-53), and the Stars took their first lead of the contest (68-67) with 1:02 remaining in the third frame courtesy of a Jairus Lyles three-pointer. The Stars used a 9-0 run in the final frame to push their lead to as many as 15 points (94-79) and ultimately won by 11, outscoring the Suns 61-39 in the second half to secure the team's third double-digit victory of the season.
The Stars held the edge in rebounds (47-40), assists (20-17), blocks (9-4) and free throws made (22-5), while the Suns connected on more three-pointers (16-12), recorded more steals (7-5) and committed fewer turnovers (20-21).
The Stars will wrap up their three-game road trip in Santa Cruz, where they will face the undefeated Santa Cruz Warriors (Golden State Warriors affiliate) at Kaiser Permanente Arena on Friday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. (MT). The game will be broadcast live on Facebook and can be accessed via the Salt Lake City Stars Facebook page.
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