Noblesville vs. Raptors 905
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (Interstat) — The Raptors 905 reaffirmed their status as the G League’s dominant force Thursday night, methodically dismantling the visiting Noblesville Boom 117-98 at Hershey Centre. The victory improved the league-leading Raptors’ record to 21-2, while Noblesville fell to 8-14.
The game’s decisive stretch came in the third quarter, where the Raptors transformed a competitive contest into a commanding lead. Leading 56-42 at halftime, Raptors 905 opened the second half with a 15-4 run, fueled by precise outside shooting and stifling defense. Olivier Sarr and Jarkel Joiner connected on three-pointers, and Tyreke Key added a hook shot, pushing the lead to 71-46 with 9:54 remaining in the period. The Boom, plagued by turnovers and cold shooting, could not mount a sustained response as the Raptors continued to execute, outscoring Noblesville 36-21 in the quarter to take a 92-63 advantage into the final frame.
David Roddy, the Raptors’ top star, orchestrated the victory with a masterful all-around performance. He scored 26 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 8 assists, consistently finding open teammates and applying scoring pressure at key moments. His backcourt partner, Tyreke Key, matched his scoring output with 26 points of his own, including four three-pointers. The Raptors’ ball movement was exceptional, resulting in 14 assists and a 109.8 offensive rating on 107 possessions.
Noblesville, which committed 23 turnovers leading to numerous Raptors transition opportunities, was led by Cody Martin’s 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Kyle Guy added 18 points, and Taelon Martin posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Boom showed late fight, scoring 35 points in a frantic fourth quarter, but the deficit was far too large to overcome.
The Raptors’ defensive intensity set the tone early, forcing 7 Noblesville turnovers in the first quarter to build a 25-19 lead. They extended that margin by halftime, capitalizing on Boom miscues and controlling the glass. For the game, Raptors 905 shot 46.2 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from three-point range, while holding Noblesville to 42.9 percent shooting and a 24.1 percent clip from beyond the arc.
The win completed a two-game home sweep of the Boom for Raptors 905, following a 107-95 victory this past Tuesday. The Raptors now embark on a six-game road trip, beginning Sunday in Birmingham. Noblesville travels to face Windy City on Sunday.