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Motor City Cruise's Second Season Offers Fans Another Chance to See 'Future NBA Players' in Developmental Stages

September 14, 2022 - Head coach D.J. Bakker can recall many fond memories from the inaugural season of the Motor City Cruise. The Cruise, the Detroit Pistons' G League affiliate, finished second in the league and reached the second round of the playoffs in its first season. The franchise was one of three teams to reach the playoffs and the G-League Showcase Cup tournament, a mid-season scouting event held in Las Vegas. Cruise players filled in admirably with the Pistons when a COVID outbreak sidelined many regulars. But Bakker, who grew up... Full Story

Game-Changing Factors That Define the Motor City Cruise's Inaugural Season Playoff Push

April 7, 2022 - DETROIT - The Motor City Cruise, NBA G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons, finished their regular season on Saturday with a 22-10 record and qualified for the NBA G League Playoffs. Sitting as a two seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cruise earned themselves a first-round bye. Motor City has had unprecedented success throughout the organization's inaugural season. They're one of three G League teams that qualified for both the Showcase Cup tournament and the NBA G League Playoffs. They've built a roster that has ver... Full Story

Cruise Clinch First-Round Bye in NBA G League Playoffs

April 4, 2022 - DETROIT - The Motor City Cruise, G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons, clinched the two-seed in the Eastern Conference and secured a first-round in the NBA G League Playoffs. The Cruise will play either the Delaware Blue Coats or the Long Island Nets on Friday, April 8, at 8:30 PM ET at Wayne State Fieldhouse. The game will also be televised on ESPNU. Tickets for the playoff game can be purchased at Cruisebasketball.com or by phone at 313-550-6041. All fans in attendance will receive a commemorative rally towel at th... Full Story

Motor City Cruise Clinch NBA G League Playoff Spot

March 22, 2022 - DETROIT - With Grand Rapids' loss to the Westchester Knicks on Monday night, the Motor City Cruise have clinched a spot in the 2021-22 NBA G League Playoffs. Seedings for the postseason will be announced at a later date. With five games left in the regular season, the Cruise have a record of 19-8 and are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference behind Raptors 905, G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors. The top two teams in each conference will earn a first-round bye, while the top four teams will guarantee ... Full Story

• VIDEO: Motor City Cruise vs. Iowa Wolves - Game Highlights - December 2, 2022
  
• VIDEO: Motor City Cruise vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants - Game Highlights - November 28, 2022
  
• VIDEO: Davontae Cacok Was ON FIRE Today for the Cruise with a 27 PT and 6 REB Performance - November 27, 2022
  
• VIDEO: Motor City Cruise vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants - Game Highlights - November 27, 2022
  
• VIDEO: Devontae Cacok EXPLODES for a Career-High 40 PTS & 13 REB in Win over Gold - November 26, 2022
  
• VIDEO: RYAN TURELL PULLED OUT ONE OF THE NASTIEST MOVES YOU'LL SEE - November 26, 2022
  
• VIDEO: Motor City Cruise vs. Grand Rapids Gold - Game Highlights - November 25, 2022
  
• VIDEO: Motor City Cruise vs. Wisconsin Herd - Game Highlights - November 17, 2022
  
• VIDEO: Motor City Cruise vs. Windy City Bulls - Game Highlights - November 8, 2022
  
• Motor City Cruise's Second Season Offers Fans Another Chance to See 'Future NBA Players' in Developmental Stages - September 14, 2022
  
• VIDEO: The Weekly G: Braxton Key Full Interview - July 12, 2022
  
• VIDEO: Cheick Diallo's Top Dunks of the 2021-22 Season - May 7, 2022
  
• VIDEO: Luka Garza's Top Plays of the 2021-22 Season - May 7, 2022
  
• VIDEO: Motor City Cruise's Top 10 Plays of the 2021-22 Season - May 7, 2022
  
• VIDEO: Cheick Diallo Posts 25-Point Double-Double against Blue Coats - April 9, 2022
  
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League: NBA G League
Home: Detroit, Michigan
Class: Men's
Affiliation: Detroit Pistons
Website: Motor City Cruise site
Schedule: Full Motor City Cruise Schedule
Message Board: G League forum
Statistics: Full Motor City Cruise Statistics

Sat., Dec 3		Iowa at Motor City	7:00 p.m.
Fri., Dec 2	L	Iowa 116 at Motor City 106	Final
Mon., Nov 28	L	Fort Wayne 115 at Motor City 103	Final
Sun., Nov 27	L	Fort Wayne 103 at Motor City 102	Final
Fri., Nov 25	W	Grand Rapids 107 at Motor City 123	Final
Sat., Nov 19	L	Motor City 100 at Cleveland 120	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Motor City Cruise Schedule and Results

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Motor City Cruise:

• Detroit City FC (USL) - Detroit, Michigan
  
• Flint Firebirds (OHL) - Flint, Michigan
  
• Michigan Panthers (USFL) - Detroit, Michigan
  
• Motor City Rockers (FPHL) - Fraser, Michigan
  
• Port Huron Prowlers (FPHL) - Port Huron, Michigan
  
• Sarnia Sting (OHL) - Sarnia, Ontario
  
• U.S. National Team (USHL) - Plymouth, Michigan
  
• Windsor Express (NBL Canada) - Windsor, Ontario
  
• Windsor Spitfires (OHL) - Windsor, Ontario
  

• Detroit Pistons: Progress of the two-way G-League players - G League FanSided (November 29)
• Familiar starting 5, familiar outcome: Mad Ants defeat Motor City again - G League Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (November 29)
• Report: Ex-Detroit Pistons guard Kemba Walker to sign with Mavericks - G League Detroit News (November 28)
• Samuels' scoop-and-score with 1.4 seconds left propels Mad Ants to victory over Motor City - G League Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (November 28)
• Pistons assign Isaiah Stewart to Motor City Cruise - G League Detroit News (November 23)
• Ryan Turell, All-Time Scorer for the YU Maccabees, Debuts in G League - G League The Commentator (November 22)
• 'Put in Ryan!': Orthodox NBA hopeful Ryan Turell's fanbase turns up in Detroit - G League Jewish Telegraph Agency (November 22)
• Ryan Turell Makes G League Debut, Hopes to Become First Orthodox Jewish Player in the NBA - G League People (November 9)
• Detroit Pistons: Ryan Turell makes historic debut for the Motor City Cruise - G League FanSided (November 8)
• Windy City Bulls cruise past Motor City; Jones scores 27 - G League Chicago Daily Herald (November 8)
• Guard Alec Burks should add to Detroit Pistons' 2nd unit once healthy - G League Detroit News (October 25)
• Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell selected in NBA minor league draft - G League Jerusalem Post (October 24)
• All Today's Motor City Cruise Headlines