SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — The Salt Lake City Stars used a potent first-half offensive display to defeat the Valley Suns 140-127 in a G League game Monday at Bruin Arena.

The Stars built a commanding 79-66 halftime lead behind a combined 79 points in the first two quarters. Valley, led by Jaden Shackelford’s scoring, kept pace offensively but could not overcome the early deficit. Salt Lake City’s Sean East orchestrated the win with a steady performance, finding Mohamed Bamba and John Tonje for key baskets.

The Stars improved to 11-2, while the Suns fell to 3-10. The teams meet again Tuesday in Salt Lake City.