Preview: Blue Coats Face Uphill Battle Against G League-Leading Raptors 905

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (Interstat) — The Delaware Blue Coats, riding a three-game winning streak, face their toughest test of the season Sunday when they visit the G League-leading Raptors 905 at Hershey Centre.

The matchup pits two teams on divergent tracks. Raptors 905 (30-12) boasts the league’s best record and has won eight of its last 10 games, despite a narrow 123-121 home loss to Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday. The Blue Coats (18-20) have found recent form, winning four of their last five, including a 125-122 victory over Westchester on March 4.

Delaware will rely heavily on point guard Kennedy Chandler, who is coming off a spectacular 34-point, 10-assist performance in that win. Over his last seven games, Chandler has averaged 17.7 points and 7.7 assists, serving as the catalyst for the Blue Coats’ improved offense.

For Raptors 905, forward David Roddy remains a consistent force. He scored 27 points with six assists in the recent loss and has averaged 22.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists over his last five contests. His versatility presents a significant challenge for Delaware’s defense.

History favors the home team. Raptors 905 swept a two-game series against Delaware in December, winning 115-108 on Dec. 10 and 111-102 on Dec. 11.

The Blue Coats’ recent surge has been fueled by high-scoring performances, topping 124 points in three consecutive wins. However, they face a Raptors 905 squad that ranks among the league’s best defensively and leads the standings.

Sunday’s game is a critical opportunity for Delaware to prove it can compete with the G League’s elite, while Raptors 905 aims to reassert its dominance at home and maintain its position atop the league.