Charge Hold off Celtics
March 4, 2022 - NBA G League (G League)
Cleveland Charge News Release
Cleveland Charge center Norvel Pelle against the Maine Celtics
(Cleveland Charge, Credit: Dave Kyle/NBAE)
CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Charge (3-15) of the NBA G League, pulled out a 95-90 win over the Maine Celtics (8-12) at the Wolstein Center on Friday night.
Six Charge players scored in double figures, led by Malik Newman's 19 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the year. Norvel Pelle posted a double-double of his own with 12 points, 17 boards and two blocks. Dylan Windler scored 15 points, grabbed five rebounds and dished six assists while on assignment from the Cavaliers.
Maine was led by Two-Way player Matt Ryan's 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting in 34 minutes. Former Charge Two-Way player Deng Adel came off the bench for the Celtics to score 18 points and grab 13 rebounds in 33 minutes. Chris Clemons added 17 points and a pair of steals in 36 minutes. Cleveland cleaned the glass for 50 defensive rebounds on the night, setting a new franchise record for a Maine opponent.
Cleveland hosts Youth Hoops Day at the Wolstein Center this Sunday at 12:30 p.m. against the Long Island Nets - The first 2,000 fans will receive Charge basketball socks & tickets start at just $5! Click here or call 216-420-2730 to land your spot at a Charge game this season!
If you can't make it to the game, check it out on Bally Sports Great Lakes with Cavaliers sideline reporter, Serena Winters, joining Charge play-by-play announcer, Scott Zurilla, as a color analyst for the game.
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 Tacko Fall of the Cleveland Charge makes a big block against the Maine Celtics (Dave Kyle/NBAE) |
 Cleveland Charge center Norvel Pelle against the Maine Celtics (Dave Kyle/NBAE) |
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