Harris inspires Shooting Stars past Growlers for 1st-ever home win

The Shooting Stars won the franchise's first game in its home of Scarborough, Ont.

Jalen Harris scored 38 points to lead the home side past fellow-expansion team Newfoundland Growlers 99-81 on Tuesday, as the Shooting Stars bounced back from a home opener defeat to the Hamilton Honey Badgers on Saturday.

The 23-year-old Harris, who was selected 59th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2020 NBA Draft, also had three assists and seven rebounds. Canadians Kyle Alexander and Isiah Mike added 18 and 14 points, respectively, for Scarborough (2-3).

"I just think we got in a rhythm," Harris told CBC Sports. "We're moving the ball, we're sharing the ball amongst each other. The ball has energy. The energy was being shared and I think a lot of that rubbed off on the way we played."

Jermaine Cole posted a season-high six points, converting two three-pointers in the first quarter — the two shots he attempted during the game — to double up his season total to 12. The 37-year-old also grabbed two rebounds and had three personal fouls.

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