WALKER, Mich. (Interstat) — The Motor City Cruise used a dominant second-quarter surge to seize control and never looked back, cruising to a 135-105 victory over the Memphis Hustle in a G League matchup Tuesday night at DeltaPlex Arena.

The game turned decisively in the second period. After a competitive first quarter that ended with Motor City leading 34-33, the Cruise unleashed a 36-point offensive barrage in the second while clamping down defensively to hold Memphis to just 19 points. That 17-point swing established a 70-52 halftime lead from which the Hustle could not recover. The Cruise lead ballooned to as many as 30 points in the fourth quarter.

Motor City’s offensive execution was exceptionally efficient. The Cruise scored 135 points on 102 possessions, translating to an offensive rating of 132.8. They shot 57.8% from the field, connecting on 52 of 90 attempts, and were a sharp 48% from 3-point range, making 12 of 25. The Cruise also shared the ball effectively, tallying 16 assists against 15 turnovers, and their defense generated 16 steals.

Drew Peterson orchestrated the Cruise attack, posting a near triple-double with 21 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in 28 minutes. His playmaking was pivotal during the game-breaking second-quarter run. Wendell Moore Jr. added 23 points on efficient shooting, while Brice Williams contributed 15 points. The Cruise bench provided significant firepower, with Symir Torrence dishing out seven assists and John Ukomadu scoring 11 points.

Memphis, which fell to 10-20, was led by Tyler Burton’s game-high 25 points. Nate Hinton added 20 points and five rebounds, and center Lawson Lovering recorded a double-double with 12 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks. The Hustle struggled with their shooting touch all night, finishing at 44.8% from the field and a frigid 30% from beyond the arc. They were also hampered by 19 turnovers.

The victory avenged a 120-109 home loss to Memphis just two days prior and improved Motor City’s record to 16-17. The most important segment of the game was unquestionably the second quarter, where the Cruise’s combined offensive efficiency and defensive pressure created a deficit that proved insurmountable for the Hustle.

Motor City next travels to face Raptors 905 on Sunday. Memphis returns home to host San Diego on Friday.