Montreal Alliance vs Scarborough Shooting Stars Final Score 87-91 — Jul 26, 2026 | Iskor, Box Score at Stats

Scarborough Shooting Stars enter this matchup as clear favorites, sitting atop the Eastern Conference with a dominant 17–4 record and a +8.9 scoring margin. Powell Myles (23.5 PPG) leads a well-balanced offensive attack that averages 95.3 points per game, while the defense holds opponents to 89.5 PPG. Montreal Alliance, by contrast, struggles at 9–12 with only 87.2 PPG and defensive issues allowing 89.0 PPG. The head-to-head history strongly favors Scarborough, winning twice already this season (97–84, 91–87) and demonstrating a clear talent gap. Montreal's recent 96–85 home win over Ottawa provides some encouragement, but that performance masks a broader pattern of road inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities. Freeman-Liberty Javon (20.9 PPG) is a bright spot capable of creating offensive chaos, and B. Tchoukuiegno adds playmaking depth; however, the Alliance's roster lacks the depth and defensive cohesion to contain a full 40 minutes of Myles-led offense and F. Mitchell's rebounding control (10.7 RPG). Scarborough's home-court advantage at the Pan Am Sports Centre is a significant factor, as the Shooting Stars have excelled in this venue throughout the season. The pace edge tilts toward Scarborough, whose superior ball movement and execution should dictate the tempo. Montreal's transition defense has been exposed in recent losses (109–80 to Winnipeg, 93–92 to Vancouver), and Scarborough's running game will punish that weakness. While the fourth quarter remains a slight concern for the Shooting Stars (evidenced by the 82–75 squeaker over Niagara), their overall two-way excellence and current form strongly point to a comfortable 14-point victory. Expect Scarborough to establish control early and methodically pull away by the third quarter.