G League Cleveland Charge

Charge Ring in New Year with Rout of OKC

January 2, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Cleveland Charge News Release


The Canton Charge (6-11), presented by SecureData 365 and powered by the Cleveland Cavaliers, enjoyed their largest victory of the season in a 120-95 rout of the Oklahoma City Blue (4-14) at home on Saturday night. The win was Canton's second in their last three games.

Canton set many individual and team season-bests throughout the night, highlighted by their most points in a single game and dishing out a season-high 31 assists as a team. Quinn Cook netted a game-high 24 points to go along with season-highs in rebounds (5) and assists (9). Nick Minnerath posted a double-double of 19 points and a season-high 12 boards off the bench for the Charge.

Canton matched their season-high for points in a quarter after netting 38 in the first led by Cook's 10 alone. The Charge hit 16-of-25 shots as a team (64%), including 5-of-7 from three point range and 10 assists. Canton's defense complemented its offense, forcing five turnovers resulting in 11 Charge points, to help pull ahead for a 38-24 lead after the first period.

The hosts maintained their advantage for the entire second quarter and led by as many as 20 at one point. Canton scored 14 of their 24 second quarter points in the paint en route to a 62-49 halftime lead. The 62 points also eclipsed a season best for the Wine & Gold, setting a new standard for points in a half this young season.

Canton never led by less than double digits in the second half en route to their fifth home win of the season. The victory was also by the Charge's largest margin so far this year, eclipsing the 20-point victory over the Raptors 905 on December 26th. Canton also nabbed a season-best 14 steals in the game.

Cristiano Felicio made a strong debut on assignment from the Chicago Bulls, scoring 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting with two blocks in 28 minutes. Jorge Gutierrez delivered an all-around effort of 10 points, four boards, eight assists, and four steals in 29 minutes. Sir'Dominic Pointer came off the bench to deliver 10 points, six rebounds, three steals, and two blocks in 22 minutes. C.J. Wilcox added 15 points and two steals in 22 minutes on assignment from the Los Angeles Clippers.

Oklahoma City was paced by Marquis Teague's 20 points, four rebounds, and five assists in 29 minutes. Talib Zanna added a double-double of 11 points and 11 boards in 28 minutes. Mustapha Farrakhan added 16 points and two steals in 24 minutes off the bench for the Blue.

The Charge will next head to the 2015 NBA D-League Showcase for a pair of games, beginning with a matchup against the Idaho Stampede (Utah Jazz affiliate) on Wednesday, January 6th at 1:00 p.m. The Wine & Gold return home on Wednesday, January 20th at 11:00 a.m. for a matinee matchup with the Maine Red Claws (Boston Celtics affiliate). Tickets start at just $8 for School Day at the Charge game, where we will go "All In Against Bullying" and those in attendance will get a Mo Williams Fathead! For more information and to purchase tickets, head to www.CantonCharge.com.

2015-16 single game tickets and Charge Nation Memberships are on sale now starting at just $8 per game! Premium Memberships are also available, which include courtside seating and dining access in the Courtside Club presented by Budweiser starting at just $40 per game! Group discounts are available for parties of 20 or more, with Fan Experience Packages such as being a part of the high five tunnel or playing on the Charge court! For 2015-16 Charge Nation Memberships, game day promotions, and up-to-date information, head to www.CantonCharge.com or call 866-444-1944.

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