Recap: OKC Blue blow out Cleveland Charge in 114-83 win
The G League's OKC Blue enjoyed a 114-83 win over the Cleveland Charge on Thursday. The home victory improved OKC's record to 6-8 on the season.
The Blue's offense got going early on. They created a 33-22 lead after the first quarter. They added to their lead with a 28-point second frame. OKC entered halftime with a commanding 61-42 advantage. The second half provided null drama.
The Charge scored 29 points in the third quarter but only shaved off three points from their double-digit deficit. The Blue entered the fourth quarter with an 87-71 lead. OKC continued to produce points as it eventually opened a 100-73 lead with seven minutes left. It scored 27 points in the final frame for the easy win.
The Blue shot 49% from the field and went 12-of-44 (27.3%) from 3. They shot 10-of-14 on free throws. They had 25 assists on 44 baskets. Four Blue players scored double-digit points.
Meanwhile, the Charge shot 33% from the field and went 13-of-50 (26%) from 3. They shot 6-of-11 on free throws. They had 23 assists on 30 baskets. Three Charge players scored double-digit points.
Here are some notable individual performances from both sides:
Dillon Jones: seven points on 3-of-9 shooting, 1-of-7 from 3, six rebounds, six assists
Javonte Cooke: 28 points on 11-of-19 shooting, 4-of-10 from 3, six rebounds, four assists
Justyn Hamilton: 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 11 rebounds, three assists
Miller Kopp: 16 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, seven rebounds, four assists
Nae'Qwan Tomlin: 24 points on 9-of-21 shooting, 4-of-11 from 3, 13 rebounds, three assists
Elijah Hughes: 14 points on 5-of-16 shooting, 3-of-11 from 3, seven rebounds, three assists
Darius Brown II: 11 points on 4-of-9 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, six assists
The full highlights from the Blue's 31-point win over the Cleveland Cavaliers' G League affiliate:
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Recap: OKC Blue blow out Cleveland Charge in 114-83 win
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