Motor City Cruise Hands Grand Rapids Gold First Loss Of The Season

The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team ever establishing command. The lead changed hands multiple times, and no squad managed to pull ahead by more than 11 points. Motor City's balanced offensive attack proved to be the difference, as the Cruise controlled the final minutes to secure the win. (NBA Screenshot)

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	Motor City Cruise Hands Grand Rapids Gold First Loss Of The Season Willis Jones - Sports Tell Us Detroit News GRAND RAPIDS - In a hard-fought matchup at Van Andel Arena, the Motor City Cruise edged the previously undefeated Grand Rapids Gold 122-117 in what proved to be a thrilling back-and-forth contest. The loss marked the first defeat of the season for the Gold, who entered the game boasting an impressive 4-1 record. The Cruise improved to 2-3 with the victory, keeping the series split between the two teams. The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team ever establishing command. The lead changed hands multiple times, and no squad managed to pull ahead by more than 11 points. Motor City's balanced offensive attack proved to be the difference, as the Cruise controlled the final minutes to secure the win. Despite the loss, the Gold put forth a strong performance offensively. Grand Rapids shot 48.6 percent from three-point range and dominated on the fast break, outscoring the Cruise 19-5 in transition play. The Gold's bench also contributed significantly, scoring 38 points compared to just 12 for Motor City's reserve unit. For the Gold, guard Kessler Edwards led the charge for the second consecutive night with 25 points and 8 rebounds, hitting five three-pointers. Moses Brown delivered a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while two-way guard Curtis Jones added 12 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds. James Akinjo contributed 19 points and 8 assists, and two-way player Tamar Bates chipped in 15 points and 3 steals. The two teams will continue their weekend series, with the Grand Rapids Gold looking to bounce back and even their head-to-head record after splitting the two contests.