John Tonje

Taylor Hendricks

Mo Bamba

Cody Williams

Elijah Harkless

Sean East II

Cameron McGriff

Max Abmas

Matthew Murrell

Steven Crowl

Justin Harmon

Max Klesmit

Hank Morgan

Pedro Bradshaw

Oscar Tshiebwe

Jackson Rowe

Jack Clark

Marques Bolden

Taevion Kinsey

LJ Cryer

Michael O'Connell

Ja'Vier Francis

Ethan Taylor

Trey Galloway

Chance McMillian

Jacksen Moni

Pat Spencer

Alex Toohey

Agon Abazi

Julian McFadden

Maripier Malo

SALT LAKE CITY (November 28, 2025) —&nbsp;The Salt Lake City Stars defeated the Santa Cruz Warriors 126-112 in the first game of their back-to-back series. With the win, the Stars improved to 6-1, extending their winning streak to five games and taking a 2-0 lead in the season series.



The teams traded baskets throughout the first quarter, closing the frame tied 28-28. A free throw by Elijah Harkless at the 10:29 mark of the second quarter put the Stars ahead, and they never gave up the lead. Salt Lake City built its advantage to as many as 21 points in the third quarter.



Jazz assignment players led the Stars offensively, with both Taylor Hendricks and Cody Williams topping 20 points. Hendricks posted a season-high and team-high 26 points (9-14 FGM, 2-2 FTM) while hitting 4-6 from beyond the arc. Williams added 20 points (6-13 FGM, 4-6 FTM), also connecting on 4-6 from three.



Two-way player Elijah Harkless orchestrated the offense with a career-high 13 assists to go along with 12 points, securing his first double-double of the season.



All five Stars starters scored in double figures: Hendricks (26), Williams (20), John Tonje (15), Mo Bamba (13), and Harkless (12). Off the bench, Matthew Murrell (16) and Sean East II (15) also reached double digits.



Santa Cruz was led by LJ Cryer, who scored 28 points, and Taevion Kinsey, who added 24. The Warriors dominated the glass with 56 total rebounds (21 OR, 35 DR).

Stars Beat Warriors in First Game of Back-to-Back

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Showcase Cup Standings

Jump Ball Bolden vs. Bamba: Tip to Harkless

Hendricks 1' Cutting Dunk Shot (2 PTS) (Harkless 1 AST)

Bolden 5' Floating Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Cryer 1 AST)

Williams 26' 3PT Running Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Harkless 2 AST)

Kinsey 28' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Cryer 2 AST)

Bamba 3' Cutting Dunk Shot (2 PTS) (Hendricks 1 AST)

Bolden 27' 3PT Running Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Clark 1 AST)

Bamba Out of Bounds Lost Ball Turnover (P1.T1)

Williams 24' 3PT Jump Shot (6 PTS) (Harkless 3 AST)

Kinsey 4' Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Cryer 3 AST)

Bamba 24' 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Tonje 1 AST)

Bolden 5' Turnaround Hook Shot (7 PTS) (Cryer 4 AST)

Kinsey 3' Driving Layup (7 PTS) (O'Connell 1 AST)

MISS Harkless 27' 3PT Step Back Jump Shot

WARRIORS Timeout: Regular (Full 1 Short 0)

Hendricks 5' Turnaround Hook Shot (4 PTS)

Hendricks 2' Cutting Dunk Shot (6 PTS) (Harkless 4 AST)

Hendricks 3PT Jump Shot (9 PTS) (East II 1 AST)

Francis 4' Turnaround Hook Shot (6 PTS) (Cryer 5 AST)

O'Connell 27' 3PT Running Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Kinsey 1 AST)

East II 12' Driving Floating Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Abmas 1 AST)

East II 28' 3PT Running Jump Shot (5 PTS) (McGriff 1 AST)

Clark Out of Bounds - Bad Pass Turnover Turnover (P1.T3)

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