Mike James scored 23 points to lead the Erie BayHawks to a 103-101 win over the Idaho Stampede in the opening game of the 2012 NBA D-League Showcase.

Chris Daniels chipped in 19 points for Erie, including 3-for-3 shooting from distance.

Armon Johnson, who is on assignment from the Blazers, had 19 points for the Stampede. Luke Babbitt, also on assignment from the Blazers, had 15 points and seven rebounds.