Moses Wood

Jalen Bridges

Mamadi Diakite

TyTy Washington Jr.

Collin Gillespie

Tyrese Samuel

David Stockton

Jaden Shackelford

Paul Watson

Olin Carter III

Kaleb Johnson

Cassius Stanley

Eric Washington

Lamar Stevens

Bobi Klintman

Tolu Smith

Ron Harper Jr.

Daniss Jenkins

Malik Hall

Aaron Estrada

John Ukomadu

Trae Hannibal

Jordan Wright

Reginald Kissoonlal

Cameron Martin

Sam Peek

Tommy Rutherford

Jenna Reneau

Tyler Mirkovich

Gina Catanzariti

DETROIT, Mich. – The Motor City Cruise (4-5) defeated the Valley Suns (5-5) in overtime to split the two back-to-back game series (117-115).&nbsp;



The Suns got off to a hot start, scoring 34 points in the first quarter with Jaden Shackelford dropping 10 to begin the game. The Suns also knocked down six three-point field goals, prior to the second. Motor City responded by holding the Suns to just 21 points and scored 31 to give them a 58-57 lead at the half.



Motor City tried to pull away in the third with a key 11-0 run. However, the Suns were able to overcome a 13-point deficit, and the game stayed competitive until the end of regulation. The Cruise fought with just one more point to give and went on a 5-0 run to win the game in overtime. Lamar Stevens hit a 25’ three-point jumper to secure the win.



Stevens scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to secure his fourth double-double of the season. He also tied his career high with three blocks and recorded two steals in the win. Daniss Jenkins led the team in points with 27 after shooting 11-21 from the floor. The Cruise bench scored a total of 44 points in the game with Malik Hall dropping 14 in his Motor City debut. Hall also grabbed seven rebounds and shot 6-8 from the floor.



Collin Gillespie led Valley with 21 points after shooting 8-22 from the floor. Mamadi Diakite secured a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds.



The Motor City Cruise will travel to Cleveland, Ohio to take on the Charge at Cleveland Public Hall. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 19. Fans can stream the game live on NBA TV through Tubi.

Motor City Responds With Win Over Valley Suns

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Showcase Cup Standings

Jump Ball Smith vs. Diakite: Tip to Jenkins

Smith 4' Alley Oop Dunk (2 PTS) (Stevens 1 AST)

Diakite 3' Cutting Dunk Shot (2 PTS) (Washington Jr. 1 AST)

Bridges 4' Reverse Layup (2 PTS) (Washington Jr. 2 AST)

Washington Jr. 30' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Gillespie 1 AST)

Washington Jr. 3PT Jump Shot (6 PTS) (Diakite 1 AST)

Wood 26' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Gillespie 2 AST)

Samuel 5' Turnaround Hook Shot (2 PTS) (Gillespie 3 AST)

Jenkins Out of Bounds - Bad Pass Turnover Turnover (P1.T2)

Bridges 26' 3PT Jump Shot (5 PTS) (Washington Jr. 3 AST)

Jump Ball Jenkins vs. Washington Jr.: Tip to Hall

Washington Jr. Lost Ball Turnover (P1.T1)

Jenkins 4' Driving Layup (4 PTS) (Stevens 2 AST)

Hall 4' Alley Oop Dunk (2 PTS) (Estrada 1 AST)

Estrada 2' Cutting Dunk Shot (4 PTS) (Hall 1 AST)

Hall Out of Bounds - Bad Pass Turnover Turnover (P1.T4)

Estrada 28' 3PT Jump Shot (7 PTS) (Smith 1 AST)

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