Xplosion rocks Cleveland, 147-132

Published on December 7, 2005 under American Basketball Association (ABA)
Pittsburgh Xplosion News Release


PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2005 -- The Pittsburgh Xplosion lived up to its name tonight, blasting the Cleveland Rockers 147-132 in a game of high-octane offense. The Xplosion (5-4) had 8 players score in double figures, led by guards Kyle Crawford (23 points) and Maurice Carter (22 points).

Playing his first game for the Xplosion, forward Shohn Williams of Loyola University of Chicago chipped in 20 points and led all players with 12 rebounds. Former Schenley High School guard Jason Benson added 18 and Coleco Buie scored 17 for the Xplosion. It was the highest point total of the season for the Xplosion, which won for the second game in a row.

Chuck Mason of the Rockers scored 24 points as Cleveland fell to 4-3, ending a three-game winning streak. The Rockers kept the game close in the first half, trailing 66-59 at the break. The Rockers agreed to play the Xplosion on short notice after Detroit, the originally scheduled opponent, was unable to travel to Pittsburgh for the game.

The Xplosion's next home game is Monday, Dec. 12 against the Toledo Ice at Mellon Arena. Tipoff is 7 p.m.

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