Raptors Edge Squadron in Overtime Thriller
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — Tyreke Key scored 23 points, including the decisive basket with one second left in overtime, to lift Raptors 905 to a 99-98 G League victory over the Birmingham Squadron on Tuesday at Legacy Arena.
The teams were tied at 92 after regulation, having matched each other quarter-for-quarter through four periods. Raptors 905 scored the first five points of overtime before Birmingham responded with a 6-0 run to take a 98-97 lead. Key then hit the winning shot on an assist from Tyson Degenhart.
Jarkel Joiner added 14 points and eight assists for Raptors 905, who improved to 23-2. Julian Reese grabbed 10 rebounds.
Birmingham (9-17) was led by Keion Brooks’ 23 points and 10 rebounds. Hunter Dickinson scored 22 points and Jaden Springer had 12 points and 12 assists.