Fans reach out for a high five as Tacko Fall heads off the court after he made his return to Portland when the Cleveland Charge played the Maine Celtics on Saturday at the Expo. Fall, a fan favorite during this time with Maine's G-League team, scored nine points and 11 rebounds in Cleveland's 98-86 loss to the Celtics.

Tacko Fall hugs Maine Celtics player Deng Adel after playing for the Cleveland Charge. It was Fall's first appearance in Portland since March 2020.

Tacko Fall walks back on the court after halftime. Fall, of the Cleveland Charge, attracted the largest crowd to a Maine Celtics game this season, with 1,846 fans watching the game at the Expo.

Tacko Fall stands on the edge of the court during Saturday's game at the Portland Expo.

Fall sits on the bench during the Charge's 98-86 loss. Fall played in 11 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA this season.

Fall, a 7-foot, 5-inch center, warms up before his return to the Portland Expo.

Fall drives to the basket during warmups.

Fall was certainly the center of attention for fans at the Expo on Saturday.

All eyes on are Fall.

The stands were full for the return of fan favorite Tacko Fall.

Fall played 25 minutes on Saturday.

Cleveland Charge Coach Dan Geriot talks to Fall during a time out.

Fall guards Maine’s John Bohannon.

Fall walks back to the bench.

Fall goes for the basket against the Celtics.

Fall reaches over Maine Celtics’ Luke Kornet for a dunk attempt on Saturday. "There is always different energy in games with him," Kornet said of Fall. "It's always fun to see him."

Fall stands in a huddle with the Cleveland Charge.

Fall stands with teammates during the national anthem.

Fall smiles as fans clap while he walks out to the court,