Stars Struck Down by Ignite 112-107
November 19, 2022 - NBA G League (G League)
Salt Lake City Stars News Release
SALT LAKE CITY - The Salt Lake City Stars (2-3) were defeated by the G League Ignite (3-4) 112-107 on the road Friday night at the Dollar Loan Center.
The Stars used a late fourth quarter rally to cut the lead to three, 100-103, with 2:31 remaining in the game with the help of Paris Bass and Rawle Alkins. Alkins scored the Stars 10 points and handed out five assists, while Bass went two-for-four from the field and netted a jump shot during the team's comeback. However, the fourth quarter surge wasn't enough as Ignite captured the victory with a final score of 112-107.
Salt Lake City was paced by Paris Bass' team-high 21 points and while on assignment from the Utah Jazz, guard Ochai Agbaji, added 18 points on the night.
Ignite struck with speed and sent a scoring attack on the Stars with five players scoring in double figures. Mojave King and Pooh Jeter led Ignite with 21 points each while Babacar Sane, Eric Mika, and Aubrey Dawkins added 15, 11, and 11 points, respectively. Eric Mika posted a double-double scoring 11 points to go with 10 rebounds.
The Stars will host the Santa Cruz Warriors on Monday, Nov. 21 at the Maverick Center in West Valley for their home opener.
Tickets for the Stars first home game on Nov. 21 as well as the game on Nov. 22 can be purchased at www.slcstars.com.
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