CLEVELAND (Interstat) — The Cleveland Charge delivered a dominant wire-to-wire performance, overwhelming the Santa Cruz Warriors 130-100 in a G League contest Saturday night at Wolstein Center. The victory completed a two-game home sweep of the Warriors after a 22-point win the previous night.

From the opening tip, the Charge established a commanding tempo that Santa Cruz could never disrupt. Cleveland erupted for 39 points in the first quarter, fueled by efficient ball movement and early contributions from across the roster. The onslaught continued in the second period as the Charge extended their lead, taking a 70-49 advantage into halftime. The Warriors, despite a competitive 31-point first quarter of their own, were consistently outpaced by a deeper and more potent Cleveland offense.

The most critical phase of the game was Cleveland’s sustained offensive execution and defensive pressure, which never allowed Santa Cruz to mount a serious challenge. Every time the Warriors showed a flicker of momentum, the Charge responded with a run to quell it. Cleveland’s balance was evident as they scored at least 29 points in every quarter, maintaining a double-digit lead throughout the entire second half. The Charge’s ball movement was exceptional, generating high-percentage looks and capitalizing on Santa Cruz’s 18 turnovers.

The Warriors were led by Chance McMillian’s persistent scoring efforts, but the team struggled to find consistent stops or a secondary offensive rhythm. Santa Cruz’s 29-win season record reflects their ongoing challenges, while Cleveland improved to a robust 29-15, solidifying their position as one of the league’s upper-tier teams.

Key to the Charge’s victory was their unrelenting attack in the paint and from beyond the arc, coupled with a defensive effort that limited Santa Cruz’s opportunities. The Warriors, falling to 14-29, have now lost five of their last six games. Cleveland, meanwhile, has won eight of its last ten.

According to the Interstat ELO system, Cleveland entered the game with an 84.80 percent probability to win, a forecast borne out by their comprehensive performance on the court. The Charge next host the Delaware Blue Coats on Wednesday, March 18. Santa Cruz continues its road trip with a game at Capital City on Tuesday, March 17.