G League Raptors 905

905 Stung by the Swarm

Published on November 17, 2023 under NBA G League (G League)
Raptors 905 News Release


Raptors 905 (0-4), the NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, dropped the first of back-to-back matches against the Greensboro Swarm (1-3) 82-108 Friday evening. The 905 were led by Mouhamadou Gueye who contributed a team-high 17 points, along with six rebounds, two assists, and three blocks. Greensboro's Amari Bailey put up a game-high 26 points, six rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block in the victory.

The 905 opened the ball game trading baskets with the Swarm, before a 10-2 Greensboro run gave them a five-point lead to end the first. The 905 quickly fought back in the second, outscoring the Swarm 30-18 in the frame, and taking the seven-point advantage going into the break.

The Swarm took control of the game in the second half, outscoring the visitors 30-18 in the third quarter. Greensboro continued to build off their momentum in the final frame, holding the 905 to 13 points, as they went on to score 34 points.

The 905 saw complementary scoring from Myles Burns who added 16 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, four steals, and a block. Greensboro was paced by Leaky Black who put up a near triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.

The two teams meet again to complete the second game of back-to-back matchups Saturday, tip-off scheduled for 7:00 pm

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