Late Poulakidas 3 Lifts San Diego Over Salt Lake City in G League Thriller
SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — John Poulakidas hit a 27-foot 3-pointer at the final buzzer Monday night to give the San Diego Clippers a 140-139 G League victory over the Salt Lake City Stars at Bruin Arena.
The Clippers, who led by as many as 14 in the first quarter, saw a late Stars rally erase their advantage. Salt Lake City took a 139-137 lead on Oscar Tshiebwe’s layup with seven seconds remaining before Poulakidas’ game-winner.
Jaelen House led San Diego with 25 points and 12 assists. Zach Freemantle added 26 points. Salt Lake City was paced by Max Abmas’ 26 points and a 17-rebound effort from Tshiebwe. The Clippers improved to 17-15, while the Stars fell to 19-14. The teams meet again Wednesday in Salt Lake City.