Charge Surge over Knicks
March 5, 2017 - NBA G League (G League)
Cleveland Charge News Release
The Canton Charge (23-17), powered by the Cleveland Cavaliers, topped the Westchester Knicks (16-23), 120-112, at the Memorial Civic Center on Sunday afternoon.
The Charge tied a franchise record with 35 assists on 47 field goals, a mark they set on January 7th of this season in a win over Salt Lake City. Kay Felder led Canton with 26 points and 10 assists in 33 minutes on assignment from the Cavaliers for his first professional double-double. Eric Moreland posted his 20th double-double of the season with 12 points, 10 boards, six assists and two steals in 32 minutes. John Holland added 24 points in 44 minutes.
John Jenkins led Westchester with 31 points on 13-of-22 shooting and 11 rebounds in 39 minutes. Travis Trice III had 18 points with five rebounds in 37 minutes. Keith Wright scored 12 points with eight rebounds, five assists and four steals in 33 minutes for the Knicks. Courtney Fells had 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes. Seven players scored in double figures for each team this afternoon.
Mike Williams came off the bench for Canton to tie a season-high in scoring 14 points with six assists in 22 minutes. Gerald Beverly scored 11 points with five rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench. The Charge finishes their homestand 4-1.
Canton stays home for their next game against the Austin Spurs (San Antonio Spurs) Saturday, March 11th at 1:00 p.m. Come see Pozzie and all his pals cause mayhem for Mascot Day, with the first 500 fans ages 14 & under getting a Charge mini basketball hoop set presented by U.S. Safety Gear! Groups of 20 or more can take part in unforgettable fan experiences such as halftime performances, anthem buddies, high five tunnel, benchwarmers, and more! For Charge Nation Memberships, game day promotions and up-to-date information, head to www.CantonCharge.com or call 866-444-1944.
The Canton Charge are part of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena organization and also owned by a group led by Cavaliers Majority Owner and Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. The group also owns and operates the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League and the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League, both of which play their games at Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland.
Fans can stay up-to-date on team news by following the team at: @CantonCharge on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CantonCharge and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CantonCharge.
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