Preview: Wisconsin Herd at Raptors 905

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (Interstat) — The Raptors 905 will seek immediate revenge when they host the Wisconsin Herd in a G League rematch Saturday at Hershey Centre, just two days after a narrow home defeat.

The Pacific Division-leading Raptors (36-14) saw their four-game win streak snapped by the Central Division’s last-place Herd (14-35) in a 106-104 thriller on Thursday. Wisconsin’s victory snapped a five-game losing skid and handed Raptors 905 just its second loss in the last 10 contests.

The rematch hinges on contrasting team trajectories. Raptors 905, the NBA G League’s affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, boasts one of the league’s best records and has been dominant at home. Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Bucks’ affiliate, has struggled for consistency but arrives with newfound confidence after its upset win.

A key matchup will feature two of the game’s top performers from Thursday. Wisconsin guard Mark Sears is on a scoring tear, coming off a 33-point, 11-rebound, five-assist masterpiece in the victory. Over his last 10 games, Sears is averaging 22.1 points and 4.9 assists, serving as the Herd’s primary offensive engine. His backcourt explosion, combined with a 29-point, 12-rebound effort from Johnny Davis, powered Thursday’s win.

For Raptors 905, forward Tyrese Samuel provides a formidable interior presence. He recorded a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds in the earlier meeting. His activity on the glass will be critical against a Wisconsin team that out-rebounded the Raptors 53-47 on Thursday, including 16 offensive boards.

The Raptors’ depth remains a strength, with contributors like Tyson Degenhart (16 points Thursday) and Alijah Martin (11 points, 11 rebounds) offering balanced support. They will aim to tighten a defense that allowed the Herd, who average a league-worst 108.9 points per game, to score efficiently down the stretch last outing.

For Wisconsin, replicating that defensive intensity and rebounding effort is essential to securing a rare winning streak. The Herd are 2-8 in their last 10 games overall, while the Raptors are 8-2 in that span.

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EDT Saturday at Hershey Centre.