905 Drop Season Series to the Herd
March 23, 2024 - NBA G League (G League)
Raptors 905 News Release
Raptors 905 (11-21), the NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, dropped the season series to the Wisconsin Herd (15-16) 85-105 Saturday afternoon. Darryl Morsell led the 905 with 19 points and five assists off the bench. The Herd were led by Wenyen Gabriel who contributed 17 points, 11 rebounds, two steals, and a block.
The Herd came out strong from the gate, opening the game on an 11-2 run. The visitors continued to push the pace, extending their lead to 14 points before a 14-7 Raptors run cut the lead in half. The continued to build off their momentum, opening the second quarter on a 10-2 run to earn their first lead of the game. The Herd eventually regained their lead, going into the break with a six-point advance,
The two teams played a nearly evening third quarter, trading baskets back-and-forth. The Herd outscored the 905 25-21 behind a balanced scoring effort. Up 10 entering the final frame, the Herd came out strong in the opening minutes, extending their lead to 21 points. The 905 attempted to mount their comeback bid but were unable to overcome the deficit, dropping the season series to the Herd.
The 905 saw complementary scoring from Jaiden Delaire secured career-highs in points, 15, and rebounds, eight, and two steals. The Herd were paced by Malachi Smith who added 18 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in the victory.
Raptors 905 continue their homestand, hosting the Motor City Cruise Wednesday, tip-off schedule for 11:00 a.m. The Herd return home to host the Indiana Mad Ants Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS
905 20 21 23 21 85 MORSELL 19 MAKER 9 MORSELL/MAKER 7
HERD 27 20 25 33 105 GABRIEL 17 GABRIEL 11 WASHINGTON JR 5
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