Raptors 905 vs. Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — The Raptors 905 remained undefeated Thursday night, using a dominant fourth quarter to pull away from the Greensboro Swarm for a 114-103 victory in a G League matchup at Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse.

In a game that was tightly contested for three quarters, the Raptors 905 outscored the Swarm 33-25 in the final period to secure their sixth consecutive win to open the season. Greensboro fell to 4-2 with the loss, marking their second defeat in as many nights against the visiting Raptors.

A.J. Lawson led all scorers for Raptors 905, pouring in 23 points to go with seven rebounds and two assists in 37 minutes of action. He was instrumental in the fourth-quarter surge, attacking the basket effectively to help his team create separation. He was supported by Alijah Martin, who added 16 points and five rebounds, and Julian Reese, who contributed 14 points and six rebounds off the bench.

Greensboro was led by the backcourt duo of K.J. Simpson and Antonio Reeves. Simpson filled the stat sheet with 19 points, six rebounds and six assists, while Reeves chipped in 22 points and six rebounds. Drew Peterson also provided a significant offensive punch for the Swarm, scoring 18 points.

The game was a back-and-forth affair through the first half. Raptors 905 held a narrow 54-56 lead at halftime after a high-scoring first two quarters. The third quarter saw the Swarm fight to stay within striking distance, but they were ultimately undone by the Raptors’ closing push in the final frame.

Defensively, Raptors 905 received a strong interior presence from Olivier Sarr, who tallied nine points, five rebounds and three assists, and Jonathan Mogbo, who added 12 points and five rebounds. For Greensboro, center Ibou Badji was a force on defense, blocking four shots and grabbing seven rebounds.

The Raptors 905 continue their road trip with a pair of games at Long Island on Nov. 29 and Dec. 1. The Greensboro Swarm look to rebound on the road with two games at Long Island on Nov. 22 and Nov. 24.