SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — In a high-octane G League shootout that saw momentum swing violently, the Salt Lake City Stars used a dominant third-quarter surge to overcome a 22-point deficit and defeat the Texas Legends 134-125 on Tuesday night at Bruin Arena.

The game was a tale of two halves, defined by a staggering reversal of fortune after halftime. The visiting Legends, coming off an overtime win against the same Stars team just one night prior, blitzed Salt Lake City with an offensive clinic in the first half. Texas erupted for 81 points by the break, shooting with remarkable efficiency and building a commanding 81-59 lead. The Legends’ 44-point second quarter was a particular highlight, showcasing a fluid offense that the Stars struggled to contain.

However, the complexion of the game changed entirely after intermission. The Stars, now 26-18 and solidifying their playoff positioning, emerged with renewed defensive intensity. They held the potent Legends offense to a mere 18 points in the third quarter while unleashing a 44-point outburst of their own. This 26-point swing transformed a 22-point deficit into a 103-99 Salt Lake City lead entering the final period.

The Stars’ comeback was a collective effort, leveraging their depth. Blake Hinson provided critical scoring throughout the second half, while the backcourt duo of Max Abmas and Sean East orchestrated the offense and applied consistent pressure. The Stars’ ball movement and shot-making in the third period stood in stark contrast to their first-half struggles, as they systematically dismantled the Legends’ early advantage.

Texas, which fell to 15-27 with the loss, showed resilience in the fourth quarter but could never fully recover from the third-quarter onslaught. Despite several attempts to cut the lead to a single possession, the Stars consistently answered with timely baskets to maintain control. A key sequence in the final minutes saw Salt Lake City capitalize on Texas turnovers to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory, avenging their overtime loss from the previous evening.

The win completes a split of the two-game set for the Stars, who now head out for a lengthy road trip. The Legends, mired in a difficult season, will look to regroup before a short trip to face the Austin Spurs on Thursday. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Salt Lake City entered the game with an 84.30 percent probability to win, a forecast that proved accurate after the team weathered the early storm. The most important part of the contest was unequivocally the third quarter, where Salt Lake City’s dramatic 44-18 period not only erased a large deficit but also established a lasting momentum that carried them to the final buzzer.