G League Cleveland Charge

Paul's Late Bucket Pushes Charge Past Maine

Published on December 28, 2014 under NBA G League (G League)
Cleveland Charge News Release


Brandon Paul's layup with 6.7 seconds left was the difference as the Canton Charge (10-7), presented by SecureData 365 and powered by the Cleveland Cavaliers, defeated the Maine Red Claws (12-3), 96-95, at the Portland Expo Building on Sunday afternoon. Canton snaps a franchise best eight-game winning streak for Maine and ties the season series between the teams at two wins apiece.

The Charge held a 79-74 lead heading into the fourth and maintained their advantage for the first 6:14 of the quarter. Andre Stringer put the Red Claws back on top with a three-pointer amidst a 17-4 run, and Maine led 93-87 with 3:31 left.

Canton responded immediately by scoring the next seven points of the game to go up 94-93 when Michael Dunigan tipped in a loose offensive rebound. The Red Claws executed off the ensuing timeout when Tim Frazier got deep near the restricted area to hit a four-foot jumper. Canton drew up a counter of their own in a 20-second timeout, as Paul knifed through the lane, spun to his left scooped in the eventual game winner.

Paul finished with 20 points on 4-of-7 from three-point range and two steals in 38 minutes. Arinze Onuaku posted his eighth double-double in 11 games with 17 points, 12 rebounds and two steals in 41 minutes. Stephen Holt poured in a season-high 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting with four assists and three steals in 37 minutes. Dunigan added 15 points, five boards and two steals in 36 minutes.

Six Maine players scored in double figures, led by Chris Babb's 16 points and eight rebounds in 36 minutes. Tim Frazier finished with 15 points, six rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 37 minutes. Boston Celtics assignment James Young netted 15 points in 33 minutes.

The Wine & Gold return home on Tuesday, December 30th at 7:00 against the Los Angeles D-Fenders (Los Angeles Lakers affiliate), who are led by Head Coach and Canton McKinley legend Phil Hubbard! Come out on Tuesday for Jorge Gutierrez's first home game back with the Charge for as low as $7! To view the 2014-15 Canton Charge home schedule complete with promotions and special deals, head to www.CantonCharge.com/promotions.

Charge Holiday Packs are now available, which include tickets to three Charge games, a Boston Mills-Brandywine Ski Resort snow tubing pass, and an exclusive Cavs scarf starting at just $49! 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 2014-15 Charge Nation Memberships, game day promotions and up-to-date information, head to www.CantonCharge.com or call 866-444-1944.

The Canton Charge, presented by SecureData 365, are part of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena organization and also owned by a group led by Cavaliers Majority Owner and Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. The group also owns and operates the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League and the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League, both of which play their games at Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland.

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