Charge Win in Bakersfield, 108-100
December 18, 2015 - NBA G League (G League)
Cleveland Charge News Release
The Canton Charge (4-8), presented by SecureData 365 and powered by the Cleveland Cavaliers, defeated the Bakersfield Jam (7-7), 108-100, on the west coast Thursday night. Canton gets the 2-0 sweep in the season series between the two teams.
The Charge held on to a 52-40 halftime lead thanks in part to moving the basketball around the perimeter, shifting the defense to find the open spots with 15 assists on 19 field goals. Nick Minnerath led the way for Canton with 15 first half points off the bench, while C.J. Wilcox's first half in a Charge uniform saw him net 13 points on an efficient 5-of-8 shooting.
Canton never trailed throughout the third quarter and led by as many as 13. Leading 68-66 with 3:45 left in the third, the visitors rolled off a 15-4 run over a span of 3:20 that included seven points from Minnerath alone. Bakersfield netted two quick buckets in the closing seconds to pull within 83-75 heading into the game's final frame.
The Charge led by at least two possessions the rest of the way en route to their first road win of the season. Minnerath surpassed his season-high in scoring just one game after setting the personal mark, netting 34 points on 6-of-9 three-point shooting and two steals in 34 minutes. C.J. Wilcox was strong in his Charge debut on assignment from the Clippers, scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 boards in 37 minutes. D.J. Stephens added 12 points and six blocks in 19 minutes.
Earl Clark paced the Jam with 24 points and nine rebounds in 39 minutes. Xavier Munford poured in 21 points with six boards, seven assists, and two steals in 40 minutes. Canton's bench outscored Bakersfield's reserves 47-22 on the night.
The Charge return home on Saturday, December 19th at 7:00 p.m. to host the Erie BayHawks (Orlando Magic affiliate) for Cavs Night presented by GE Lighting! Some of the best & brightest from The Q will be in the house at the Civic Center: Moondog, Sir C.C., Ahmaad, the Cavalier Girls, the Q Spirit Squad, C-Town Throwdown, Scream Team, and Cavs Legends will be signing autographs pregame! The first 2,000 in the building will receive a special Cavs/Charge t-shirt and there will be Thunder Sticks courtesy of Aultman/Aultcare, with postgame autographs and more starting at just $8! 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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