Akinjo Explodes for 35 Pts; Charge Overpowers Knicks
January 2, 2023 - NBA G League (G League)
Westchester Knicks News Release
BRIDGEPORT, CT - The Westchester Knicks, the official NBA G League affiliate of the New York Knicks, were defeated 115-103, to the Cleveland Charge Monday evening at Webster Bank Arena to open the regular season.
James Akinjo (affiliate) poured in 35 points (13-22 FG), his third game this season (including the Showcase Cup) scoring at least 30 points. He also finished with six rebounds, six assists, three steals and shot 6-12 from three. Garrison Brooks (affiliate) scored 20 points (8-15 FG) and 10 boards (tied game-high). DaQuan Jeffries (Two-Way Player) put up 17 points (7-12 FG), five rebounds and three steals (game-high).
For Cleveland (1-1), Sharife Cooper ended with 34 points and six assists. Jamorko Pickett had 24 points and nine rebounds. Rashad Vaughn contributed 16 points and nine rebounds.
The Charge held a lead as large as 33 points and were in the driver's seat for the game's entirety. The Knicks (0-1) did outscore the Charge 38-22 in the fourth quarter which was telling for just a 12-point separated final score. The Knicks' three-point shooting (24.4%) and free-throw performance (53.8%) were expressive of its inability to counter a true comeback. On the contrary, Cleveland shot 44.1-percent and 84.6-percent in those respective categories. The Charge credited 18 free-throw points to Westchester's 10.
The Knicks can avenge tonight's outcome tomorrow, January 3, against the Charge at 7 PM ET at Total Mortgage Arena.
Game-High 35 PTS for James Akinjo Against Cleveland -https://youtu.be/pKSNL-RC44M
Garrison Brooks Collects 20 PTS and 10 REBS -https://youtu.be/U8_rqM9DB8A
Knicks Two-Way Player DaQuan Jeffries Scores 17 PTS -https://youtu.be/2jr2b8I2zDs
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