CEBL PREVIEW: Scarborough Shooting Stars host Calgary Surge

SCARBOROUGH, Ontario (Interstat) — The first-place Scarborough Shooting Stars host the Calgary Surge on Saturday at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in a key Canadian Elite Basketball League matchup.

Scarborough (6-1) boasts the league’s best record and rides a four-game winning streak into the contest. The Shooting Stars fell behind early but rallied for a 106-104 victory at Calgary on May 28, handing the Surge their third consecutive loss.

Guard Myles Powell has been Scarborough’s catalyst, averaging 31.3 points over his past four games. The 6-foot-2 guard posted 29 points, eight rebounds and four assists in the May 28 win. He erupted for 41 points against Winnipeg on May 19.

Calgary (7-7) sits near .500 after dropping four of its past five games. The Surge lost 88-76 at Niagara on Wednesday despite 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists from guard Sean Miller-Moore.

Miller-Moore has been productive against Scarborough, tallying 23 points, nine rebounds and three assists in the May 28 loss. The 6-foot-4 guard is averaging 24 points over his past three outings.

The Shooting Stars are deep beyond Powell. Guard Trey Thomas scored 20 points against Calgary, and forward Javan Johnson added 19 points and five boards. Scarborough has won three home games this season.

Calgary gets balanced scoring from forward Addison Patterson (15 points vs. Niagara) and center Gabe Levin (10 points, four rebounds). The Surge need to improve defensively after allowing 104 points or more in three consecutive games.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.