PORTLAND, Maine (Interstat) — The Maine Celtics used a dominant second-half performance to secure their first victory of the season, defeating the Long Island Nets 116-92 in a G League matchup Friday night at the Portland Exposition Building.

The game remained competitive through the first half, with Maine holding a narrow 50-46 lead at halftime. The Celtics seized control in the third quarter, outscoring the Nets 31-22, and then put the game out of reach with a 35-point fourth quarter. The offensive explosion was fueled by superior efficiency, as Maine scored 116 points on just 94 possessions for an offensive rating of 123.2, while Long Island managed only 92 points on 101 possessions, an offensive rating of 91.0.

Maine’s victory was a collective effort, with five players scoring in double figures. Max Shulga, the team’s point guard, led the way with 22 points, five rebounds and five assists. Center Amari Williams posted a strong all-around line with 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists. The frontcourt duo of Kendall Brown, a power forward from Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and Ron Harper also made significant impacts. Brown scored 15 points with six rebounds, while Harper recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Off the bench, Stefan Todorovic added 11 points and seven rebounds.

The Celtics dominated the glass, outrebounding the Nets 62-38, including a decisive 25-11 advantage on the offensive boards that led to numerous second-chance opportunities. Maine also forced 23 Long Island turnovers while committing 21 of their own.

For Long Island, center Danny Wolf was a bright spot, scoring a team-high 22 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Jeenathan Williams contributed 13 points and eight rebounds, while point guard Yuri Collins added 12 points and five assists. The Nets struggled with their shooting, converting just 34 of 81 attempts from the floor and a frigid 8 of 38 from three-point range.

With the win, Maine improves its record to 1-3 across all competitions. Long Island falls to 1-2. The two teams are scheduled for a quick rematch in Portland on Saturday night.