Cleveland Charge drop season opener 142-122 to Motor City

The Cleveland Charge opened their NBA G League season with a 142-122 defeat to the Motor City Cruise on Tuesday. Facing significant roster turnover and absences—including Riley Minix and Norchad Omier being with the Cleveland Cavaliers—the Charge fell behind early and trailed by 15 at halftime. Motor City capitalized on strong shooting and rebounding to command the game throughout the second half.

Brice Williams led four Motor City players with 20 or more points, scoring 28 as the Cruise shot 47.8 percent from three-point range. For Cleveland, Zack Austin scored a team-high 27 points and Rashaun Agee contributed 26 points and 12 rebounds, while guard Curtis Jones exited in the second half due to an injury.