PORTLAND, Maine (Interstat) — The Windy City Bulls used a dominant second-quarter surge to seize control and never looked back, defeating the Maine Celtics 121-106 in an NBA G League matchup Friday night at the Portland Exposition Building.

The game turned decisively in the second period. After a tightly contested first quarter that ended with Windy City leading 25-28, the Bulls’ offense erupted. They outscored the Celtics 39-26 in the frame, building an 18-point halftime lead. The run was fueled by efficient ball movement and scoring from multiple players, establishing a cushion that Maine could not overcome.

Windy City’s offensive execution was sharp throughout. The Bulls shot 50% from the field, connecting on 46 of 92 attempts, and were efficient from beyond the arc, making 15 of 36 three-pointers. Their ball security and defensive pressure were also key factors, as they recorded 11 steals and forced 18 Maine turnovers, converting those into easy scoring opportunities. The Celtics, by contrast, managed only five assists as a team and shot 10 for 33 from three-point range.

Kevin Knox led a balanced Windy City attack, consistently hitting outside shots and finishing plays in transition. Mac McClung provided a scoring punch with drives to the basket and outside shooting, while Yuki Kawamura orchestrated the offense with timely playmaking. For Maine, center Amari Williams was a focal point inside, but the Celtics struggled to find consistent offensive rhythm outside of his efforts. Jalen Bridges and Kendall Brown provided scoring bursts, but the team’s overall assist-to-turnover ratio proved costly.

Maine made several pushes to cut into the deficit, particularly in the third quarter where they scored 29 points, but each time Windy City had an answer. The Bulls’ lead never dipped below double digits in the second half, and they closed the game by matching Maine’s pace in the fourth quarter to secure the 15-point victory.

The win improved Windy City’s season record to 19-18, while Maine fell to 21-20. The two teams are scheduled to meet again at the same venue on Sunday.

The most important part of the game was Windy City’s 39-point second quarter. That explosive period, where they shot efficiently from the field and from three-point range while forcing several Maine turnovers, transformed a narrow three-point lead into a commanding 18-point halftime advantage. This surge established the game’s trajectory, as Maine spent the entire second half trying unsuccessfully to mount a comeback against a Bulls team that maintained its offensive efficiency and defensive pressure.