Recap: OKC Blue collect 121-103 win over Cleveland Charge in Winter Showcase

Recap: OKC Blue collects 121-103 win over Cleveland Charge in Winter Showcase.

The OKC Blue wrapped up their Winter Showcase with a dominating 121-103 win over the Cleveland Charge on Friday at Orlando.

The Blue (10-6) conclude their part of the showcase with two wins in as many games.

The Blue held a 33-30 lead after the first quarter. A 35-point second quarter expanded that lead to 68-52 at halftime. OKC added to its lead in the third quarter, and it entered the final frame with a 101-81 advantage.

The Blue shot 51% from the field and went 17-of-40 (42.5%) from 3. OKC totaled 28 assists on its 45 buckets. The Blue had five players score double-digit points, including two 20-point outings.

Meanwhile, the Charge were limited to 42% from the field and went 17-of-51 (33.3%) from 3. Cleveland had seven double-digit scorers, but nobody surpassed 17 points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 19 points on 9-of-15 shooting, eight rebounds, four assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting, 4-of-7 from 3, 11 rebounds
  • Miller Kopp: 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 5-of-10 from 3, six rebounds
  • Jaden Shackelford: 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 4-of-10 from 3, four assists, three rebounds
  • Hunter Maldonado: 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals
  • Zhaire Smith: 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting, three rebounds
  • Justin Powell: 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting from 3, four rebounds
  • Pete Nance: 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 12 rebounds, six assists

The full highlights from the Blue’s 18-point win over the Cleveland Cavaliers’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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