Montreal vs. Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH, Ontario (Interstat) — The Scarborough Shooting Stars, boasting the best record in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, host the Montreal Alliance on Sunday at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.
Scarborough (18-5) enters the 2 p.m. ET tipoff on a two-game winning streak, including a 113-106 victory Wednesday at Ottawa. The Shooting Stars lead the season series 3-1, with the most recent matchup a 97-84 win in Montreal on July 3.
Montreal (10-16) has lost five straight, most recently an 80-109 defeat at Winnipeg on July 19. The Alliance are 3-9 on the road this season.
### Players to watch
Trent Johnson, SF, Montreal (Interstat) — Johnson logged 34 minutes in the loss at Winnipeg, posting 22 points, seven rebounds and two assists. In his only appearance against Scarborough this season, a 78-80 loss July 1, he had 10 points, seven rebounds and three assists. However, in the July 3 home loss to Scarborough, he managed just three points and two rebounds in 16 minutes.
Frank Mitchell, SF, Scarborough (Interstat) — Mitchell has been a consistent force. He notched a double-double in Wednesday’s win at Ottawa (22 points, 14 rebounds) and has posted double-doubles in three of his last four games. In two games against Montreal this season, he averaged 13.5 points and 7.5 rebounds.
### Head-to-head notes
The teams have split two meetings this month. Scarborough won 80-78 at home on July 1, and followed with a 97-84 road win July 3. Montreal’s last win in the series came Aug. 10, 2025, a 92-80 victory in Scarborough.
### Recent results
Montreal has lost five straight, including close defeats at Fraser Valley (92-93 on July 17) and at Niagara (87-90 on July 12). The Alliance’s last win came July 10, a 92-86 home decision over Hamilton.
Scarborough has won seven of its last eight, with the lone blemish an 89-102 home loss to Ottawa on July 18. The Shooting Stars are 10-2 at home this season.
### Up next
Montreal visits Hamilton on July 30, while Scarborough plays at Ottawa on July 29.