Cleveland Charge fall 142-122 to Motor City Cruise in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
The Cleveland Charge opened their season with a 142-122 loss to the Motor City Cruise on November 10, 2026. Struggling defensively, Cleveland trailed early, allowing Motor City to build a nine-point lead in the first quarter. The Cruise extended this lead to 28 points in the third quarter, despite a late push by Zack Austin. Curtis Jones, Cleveland's standout in the first half, did not play in the second half due to injury. Motor City's four players scored 20 or more points, overshadowing the efforts of Austin, who led Cleveland with 27 points.
- •Cleveland used only two players from last season's roster in the opener.
- •Motor City led by as many as 28 points during the game.
- •Zack Austin scored 27 points for Cleveland, shooting 7-of-16 from three.
- •Curtis Jones scored 11 points but was sidelined in the second half due to injury.
- •Motor City had four players score 20 or more points in the game.
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Charge drop season opener 142-122 to Motor City
"Opening night ends in disappointment due to poor defense.
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