GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — The Long Island Nets held off a late charge to defeat the Greensboro Swarm 116-111 in a G League game Wednesday afternoon at Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse.

Long Island built a consistent lead, scoring 31 points in each of the first three quarters before finishing with 23 in the fourth. Greensboro mounted a 34-point third quarter to close the gap but could not complete the comeback. The Nets improved to 24-18, while the Swarm fell to 29-11.

Malachi Smith led Long Island with a dynamic performance. Greensboro’s Terrell Brown kept the Swarm close with a game-high scoring effort. The teams will meet again in Greensboro on Friday.