BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — The Motor City Cruise used a dominant third quarter to defeat the Birmingham Squadron 109-94 in a G League game Thursday night at Legacy Arena.

The teams were tied at halftime, but the Cruise outscored the Squadron 30-18 in the third period to seize control. Isaac Jones led Motor City with 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Tolu Smith added 18 points and 13 rebounds.

Jaden Springer scored 23 points for Birmingham, and Hunter Dickinson had 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Cruise improved to 10-15, while the Squadron fell to 9-18. The teams meet again in Birmingham on Saturday.