Daeqwon Plowden

DaQuan Jeffries

Jaylin Williams

Dexter Dennis

Isaiah Stevens

Devin Carter

Gabe Levin

Jon Elmore

Mitchell Mascari

Daniel Batcho

Dylan Cardwell

Antoine Davis

KJ Jones II

Jameer Nelson Jr.

John Tonje

Mo Bamba

Oscar Tshiebwe

Max Abmas

Elijah Harkless

Cameron McGriff

Matthew Murrell

Justin Harmon

Sean East II

Hank Morgan

Pedro Bradshaw

Steven Crowl

Max Klesmit

Julian McFadden

Julian Scott

Klajdi Mulla

SALT LAKE CITY (December 21, 2025) —&nbsp;The Salt Lake City Stars defeated the Stockton Kings 127-123 in the semifinals of the Winter Showcase Tournament, advancing to the championship game against Raptors 905. The win marked Salt Lake City’s fourth straight victory over Stockton during the 2025-26 season.



Stockton opened the game shooting efficiently, connecting on 57.9% from the field and 45.5% from beyond the arc in the first quarter to take a 31-26 lead. The Kings continued to score at a high clip in the second quarter, and a Dexter Dennis three-pointer pushed Stockton’s advantage to 10 — its largest lead of the game. The Stars responded late in the half and went into the break trailing just 65-62.



Salt Lake City locked in defensively in the second half and methodically erased the deficit. A Cameron McGriff three-pointer gave the Stars a 115-113 lead at the 4:10 mark of the fourth quarter, and Salt Lake City held on from there to secure the four-point victory.



Two-way guard Elijah Harkless led the Stars with a game-high 27 points, adding five rebounds and four assists. The frontcourt duo of Oscar Tshiebwe and Mo Bamba controlled the glass, combining for 33 rebounds. Tshiebwe posted 10 points (5-9 FGM) and a game-high 18 rebounds (6 OR, 12 DR) to record his ninth double-double of the season. Bamba added 17 points (7-11 FGM) and 15 rebounds (7 OR, 8 DR), also tallying his ninth double-double.



All five Stars starters scored in double figures: Harkless (27), Bamba (17), John Tonje (13), Max Abmas (11) and Tshiebwe (10). Off the bench, Sean East II sparked the comeback with 21 points, while McGriff contributed 18.



Stockton was led by Dennis, who scored 26 points, while Devin Carter and Daeqwon Plowden added 22 apiece.

​Stars Win Thriller in 127-123 Win Over Kings to Advance to Winter Showcase Championship

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Showcase Cup Standings

Jump Ball Bamba vs. Williams: Tip to Harkless

Plowden 1' Cutting Layup Shot (2 PTS) (Stevens 1 AST)

Jeffries 28' 3PT Pullup Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Williams 1 AST)

Jeffries Cutting Dunk Shot (5 PTS) (Stevens 2 AST)

Jeffries 30' 3PT Jump Shot (8 PTS) (Dennis 1 AST)

MISS Plowden 7' Driving Floating Bank Jump Shot

Dennis 27' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Williams 2 AST)

Dennis 28' 3PT Jump Shot (6 PTS) (Stevens 3 AST)

Jeffries 3PT Step Back Jump Shot (11 PTS)

Jeffries 1' Driving Dunk (13 PTS) (Plowden 1 AST)

Harkless 8' Driving Finger Roll Layup (6 PTS)

Plowden 2' Driving Layup (4 PTS) (Williams 3 AST)

Tshiebwe 6' Hook Bank Shot (6 PTS) (McGriff 1 AST)

McGriff 6' Driving Floating Bank Jump Shot (2 PTS)

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

Elmore 16' Pullup Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Levin 1 AST)

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