Motor City vs. Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — Isaac Jones recorded a dominant double-double with 34 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Motor City Cruise to a 133-118 victory over the Greensboro Swarm in a G League matchup Saturday night at Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse.
The game’s most important sequence came in the third quarter, where the Cruise transformed a narrow halftime edge into a commanding lead. After taking a 61-63 advantage into the break, Motor City erupted for 42 points in the third period. The Cruise used a 19-6 run early in the quarter, fueled by consecutive three-pointers from Brice Williams and Wendell Moore Jr., to break the game open. Motor City’s offensive surge pushed their lead to 20 points and effectively sealed the outcome, as the Swarm could not cut the deficit below double digits in the final frame.
Jones, the 6-foot-9 center, was the catalyst throughout, adding five assists and three blocks to his game-high point and rebound totals. His performance anchored a balanced Motor City attack that saw five players score in double figures. Drew Peterson posted a near triple-double with 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds. Moore added 27 points and five assists, while Williams, a hometown product from Huntersville, North Carolina, contributed 23 points.
Greensboro was led by P.J. Hall, who countered with 32 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks. Tosan Evbuomwan added 21 points and eight rebounds, and Jaylen Sims scored 22 points for the Swarm.
The Cruise set the tone early, opening the game on a 7-0 run and leading 32-27 after the first quarter. Greensboro responded with a 36-point second quarter to briefly take the lead, but Motor City’s explosive third-quarter performance proved decisive.
With the win, Motor City improved its season record to 21-20 across all competitions. Greensboro, which entered the game with an 84.5% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, fell to 29-13.
The Cruise shot efficiently from the field and controlled the glass, outrebounding the Swarm. Motor City also dished out 32 assists on its 49 made field goals, showcasing sharp ball movement against one of the G League’s top teams.
Motor City next hosts the Noblesville Mad Ants on Tuesday. Greensboro will look to rebound when it hosts the Delaware Blue Coats, also on Tuesday.