Coachella Valley Lakers win their inaugural game against Salt Lake City Stars

The Coachella Valley Lakers defeated the Salt Lake City Stars 104-98 in their inaugural game on November 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. The Lakers rallied from a 26-23 deficit at the end of the first quarter, forcing 20 turnovers and scoring 28 points off them. Cole Swider led the Lakers with 23 points and seven rebounds, while Bronny James added 22 points and a game-high seven assists. The Lakers closed the game with a 13-7 run after a tied score at 91. Coachella Valley is set to host the San Diego Clippers for two consecutive games on November 8 and 9.

• 6:56 AMYahoo Sports — The Coachella Valley Lakers era starts off with a win