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Published on March 18, 2023 under NBA G League (G League)
Cleveland Charge News Release


Cleveland Charge's Sam Merrill celebrates win
Cleveland Charge's Sam Merrill celebrates win
(Cleveland Charge, Credit: NBAE)

CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Charge (16-14) defeated the Long Island Nets (22-7) for the second time in as many games this weekend, 108-100, in front of 3,850 at the Wolstein Center on Saturday night.

Cleveland had four players score 20+ points in the victory, led by Isaiah Mobley's 11th double-double of the season of 24 points and 10 rebounds in 28 minutes. Cavaliers assignment Sam Merrill poured in 24 points with six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes. Also on assignment from the Cavs, Dylan Windler scored 20 points and grabbed seven boards in 36 minutes. Sharife Cooper scored 20 points with five assists and two steals in 34 minutes. Mamadi Diakite added a double-double of 10 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, two steals and three blocks in 40 minutes.

Long Island was led by David Duke Jr.'s game-high 27 points in 39 minutes. Jordan Bowden added 26 points and two steals in 37 minutes. Dru Smith added a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds with five assists and four steals in 38 minutes.

The Charge will host the Grand Rapids Gold for the regular season home finale on Thursday, March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. It's Cleveland Salute Night presented by The Plug Appliances, where Charge fans will be thanked with prizes all game long and the first 1,000 in the arena will receive a Cavs player bobblehead! Click here to get in on the action with tickets starting at just $5!





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Cleveland Charge's Sam Merrill celebrates win
Cleveland Charge's Sam Merrill celebrates win

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