DJ Stewart

Jamal Cain

Orlando Robinson

Mychal Mulder

Jamaree Bouyea

Justin Champagnie

Jon Elmore

Kadeem Jack

Marcus Garrett

Landon Kirkwood

Brandon McCoy

Sam Thompson

Elijah Cain

Micah Potter

Tyler Cook

Frank Jackson

Christian Vital

Stacy Davis

CJ Elleby

Jeenathan Williams

Isaiah Miller

Rawle Alkins

Johnny Juzang

Chris Smith

Tyler Ricks

Jenna Reneau

Blanca Burns

Hortencia Sanchez-Carrizales

Salt Lake City, UT – Behind 31 points and 17 rebounds from HEAT two-way player Orlando Robinson, the Sioux Falls Skyforce defeated the Salt Lake City Stars 115-107 at Vivint Arena in the first round of the 2023 NBA G League Playoffs presented by Google Pixel.
The Skyforce (21-12) jumped out to a 43-33 lead after the first 12 minutes, as the team shot 59.3 percent from the field (16-27 FGA) and 50 percent from beyond the arc (6-12 3PA). Mychal Mulder and Robinson combined for 25 points in the period on 9-11 FGA to pace Sioux Falls.
Tyler Cook scored eight of his 14 first half points in the second quarter for Salt Lake City (20-13), as the Stars took the period by two points, but the Force held a 69-61 lead at intermission. DJ Stewart netted 16 of his 20 points in the first half to guide the Skyforce.
HEAT two-way player Jamal Cain scored 13 points on 5-7 FGA to open the third quarter. It helped Sioux Falls build a 94-84 lead with 12 minutes left.
The Stars went on a 14-4 run from the beginning of the fourth period to the 7:18 mark of the quarter, as the Skyforce held a 98-96 lead. Sioux Falls would outscore Salt Lake City by six points down the stretch to secure the seventh-straight victory.
Cain finished with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Mulder added 19 points to round out the top scorers for the Skyforce.
Utah Jazz two-way player Micah Potter had 18 points and six rebounds, while Cook led the team with 21 points.
Sioux Falls moves on to the semi-finals of the Western Conference Playoffs and face the Stockton Kings (25-7) on Thursday night at 9:00 PM CST at Stockton Arena. The game will be streamed on NBA TV.

Skyforce Dims Stars Down The Stretch In 115-107 Opening Round Victory

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Showcase Cup Standings

Jump Ball Cook vs. Robinson: Tip to Stewart

Robinson 6' Floating Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Mulder 1 AST)

Jackson 21' Pullup Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Cook 1 AST)

Mulder 26' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Cain 1 AST)

Mulder 27' 3PT Step Back Jump Shot (6 PTS) (Robinson 1 AST)

Cook 2' Cutting Dunk Shot (2 PTS) (Cain 1 AST)

Stewart 3PT Running Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Mulder 2 AST)

Stewart 12' Turnaround Fadeaway (7 PTS) (Bouyea 2 AST)

MISS Stewart 10' Driving Floating Bank Jump Shot

Mulder 26' 3PT Jump Shot (9 PTS) (Stewart 1 AST)

Potter 24' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Williams 1 AST)

Williams 2' Driving Reverse Layup (2 PTS)

Elmore 19' Pullup Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Mulder 3 AST)

Potter 28' 3PT Jump Shot (6 PTS) (Vital 1 AST)

Vital 3' Driving Layup (2 PTS) (Potter 1 AST)

Skyforce Timeout: Regular (Reg.1 Short 0)

Champagnie 26' 3PT Pullup Jump Shot (3 PTS)

Williams 7' Driving Floating Jump Shot (4 PTS)

Mulder 3PT Jump Shot (12 PTS) (Elmore 1 AST)

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