Skyforce Tramples Charge 110-96
November 16, 2024 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, SD - The Sioux Falls Skyforce swept a two-game series with the Cleveland Charge with a 110-96 victory on Friday evening from the Sanford Pentagon.
Miami HEAT two-way player Josh Christopher led the Skyforce (2-2) with 24 points, five rebounds, six assists and two steals. Isaiah Stevens produced his second-straight game of 10-plus assists, going for 21 points on 5-9 FGA, 10 assists and three steals. Stevens now leads the NBA G League in total assists (36) and his 9.0 assists per game ranks third in the league, as well.
Cleveland (1-3) was led by Pete Nance with 26 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, while Elijah Hughes added 25 points off the bench.
Sioux Falls jumped out to a fast start, scoring 35 points on 59.1 percent shooting (13-22 FGA, 7-14 3PA) from the field. Stevens and Christopher combined for 18 points on 7-9 FGA.
Both teams went back-and-forth in the second frame, as the Charge outscored the Force 16-8 in the paint and held them to just 22.2 percent shooting from beyond the arc (2-9 FGA). However, Sioux Falls took a 59-51 lead to intermission.
The Skyforce edged Cleveland 51-45 in the second half, as they capitalized 19 points off 11 Charge turnovers to secure their second-straight victory.
HEAT two-way player Keshad Johnson added 17 points and nine rebounds, his third-straight game of 15-plus points and nine-plus rebounds. Bryson Warren led off the bench with 12 points and three rebounds.
Sioux Falls hits the road on Tuesday against the Wisconsin Herd, with tip-off slated for 6:00 PM CST from Oshkosh Arena. Cleveland hosts the Windy City Bulls on Tuesday, as well.
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