Former Maine Celtics Players Lead Motor City Cruise to Victory

Trio of ex-teammates combine for 66 points against current Maine squad

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Three former players for the Maine Celtics - Wendall Moore Jr., Drew Peterson, and Makhi Mitchell - combined for 66 points to lead the Motor City Cruise to a 109-103 victory over the current Maine Celtics team at the Portland Expo. The Cruise built a 14-point lead through three quarters before Maine made a late push to get within 4 points in the final minute.

Why it matters

The game highlighted the talent and impact of former Maine Celtics players who have moved on to other teams in the G League. It also showed the competitiveness of the G League and the challenges facing the current Maine squad as they try to maintain a winning record.

The details

Wendall Moore Jr. led the way for the Cruise with 30 points, while Drew Peterson added 20 points and Makhi Mitchell had 16. Peterson was just one rebound shy of a triple-double. For Maine, Amari Williams scored 29 points and Jon Tonje, recently acquired from Utah, added 21 points. Maine trailed by 14 points going into the fourth quarter but made a late surge to get within 4 points in the final minute.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
  • The teams will play again at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Portland Expo.

The players

Wendall Moore Jr.

A former player for the Maine Celtics who now plays for the Motor City Cruise and scored a game-high 30 points against his former team.

Drew Peterson

A former Maine Celtics player who now plays for the Motor City Cruise, scoring 20 points and falling just short of a triple-double.

Makhi Mitchell

Another former Maine Celtics player who is now with the Motor City Cruise and contributed 16 points to the win over his old team.

Amari Williams

A current player for the Maine Celtics who scored a team-high 29 points in the loss.

Jon Tonje

A player recently acquired by the Boston Celtics from the Utah Jazz who scored 21 points for the Maine Celtics in the game.

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What they’re saying

“It was tough playing against my former teammates, but I'm glad we were able to get the win. We have a lot of respect for the Maine organization.”

— Wendall Moore Jr. (pressherald.com)

What’s next

The two teams will face off again on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Portland Expo.

The takeaway

This game showcased the talent and competitiveness of the G League, as well as the challenges facing teams like the Maine Celtics as they try to maintain success while dealing with player turnover and roster changes.