Charge clinch G League berth
The Cleveland Charge clinched an NBA G League playoff spot with a dominant 130–100 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors — their first playoff berth since 2022–23 and a marker of season-long consistency game recap. That 30‑point blowout puts their postseason momentum on full display.
Olivier Sarr recorded a 24-point, 12-rebound double-double in the game. (cleveland.gleague.nba.com) The Charge moved to 21–9 on the season, placing them among the top teams in the Eastern Conference. (espn.in) Cleveland shot 59% from the field and 45% from three while outrebounding Santa Cruz 47–36 and totaling 31 assists in the win. (espn.in) Malaki Branham matched Sarr with 24 points, Darius Brown added 15 points, and Jaxson Robinson contributed 12 off the bench. (basketball-reference.com) The matchup at Cleveland Public Hall was attended by 4,786 fans, per the official box score. (espn.in) Cleveland’s roster has produced NBA movement all season — Killian Hayes signed a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings and Norchad Omier earned a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, among multiple call-ups. (cleveland.gleague.nba.com) This season’s G League features an expanded 16-team playoff field, meaning the Charge’s 21–9 position secures entry into that larger bracket. (therookiewire.usatoday.com)
