"The 905 are better. They experienced bumps on the road to a 114-103 win over a strong Swarm squad on Friday, but ultimately got the job done on the back of timely shot-making from their top players. The 905 extended their franchise-best start to six straight wins and are now one of only two unbeaten teams in the G alongside the 4-0 Windy City Bulls."
"AJ Lawson's shot wasn't falling - he went 2-of-8 from 3 - but he was his usual efficient and exuberant self otherwise, blowing by defenders and racing out in transition for a game-high 23 points. He added seven boards and three steals and five other 905ers scored in double digits - Alijah Martin (16), Jarkel Joiner (15), Julian Reese (14), Jonathan Mogbo (12), and Chucky Hepburn (10)."
Greensboro Swarm entered the week as a strong G League team and were undefeated before the Raptors 905 arrived. Two-way players Antonio Reeves and KJ Simpson missed the Thursday game but returned Friday and played impact roles. Reeves had prior NBA scoring experience, including 30 points with the Pelicans last season. Tidjane Salaün is the sixth-overall pick in 2024 on the Swarm. Raptors 905 won 114-103, extending a franchise-best six-game start. AJ Lawson led with 23 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Five additional 905 players scored in double digits. The 905 forced 31 turnovers despite poor three-point shooting (8-of-34) and being minus-15 on the glass.
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