905 Blown Away in Windy City
Published on February 23, 2023 under NBA G League (G League)
Raptors 905 News Release
Raptors 905 (9-10), the NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, dropped the season series against the Windy City Bulls (10-11) 103-108 Thursday evening. The 905 were led by Ron Harper Jr. who contributed a team-high 23 points, along with nine rebounds, a career-high eight assists, and a steal. The Bulls had Carlik Jones put up a game-high 27 points, six rebounds, six assists, a block, and a steal in the victory.
The 905 started the matchup against the Bulls strong, gaining a 19-11 lead in the opening quarter but a balanced scoring effort brought the score within two going into the second frame. The two teams exchanged baskets, but 19 first-half points from Jones gave the Bulls a three-point lead going into the break.
The second half was full of runs for both teams. Windy City opened the half on quarter a 14-2 run, extending their lead to 15 points. The 905 quickly fought back in the third, cutting the lead down to two as they entered the final frame. The two teams played an evenly matched fourth quarter, but the 905 were unable to overcome the deficit.
The 905 saw complementary scoring from David Johnson who added 11 points, three rebounds, five assists, and a steal. The Bulls were paced by Aaron Wheeler who put up 17 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks.
The 905 return to Paramount Fine Foods Centre for a five-game home stand beginning Mar. 2 against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, tip-off slated for 7:30 pm. The Bulls continue their homestand as they host the Westchester Knicks, Sunday, tip-off scheduled for 3:00 pm.
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