Mogbo's offensive outburst, last-minute push not enough as Raptors 905 fall to Charge

"After trailing by as many as 22 points, the 905 battled all the way back to make it a one-possession game late, mostly thanks to second-year forward Mogbo, who finished with a career-high 35 points. Trailing by 19 points heading into the fourth quarter, the 905 opened the final frame on a 15-5 run, cutting the lead to single digits and eventually getting the chance to tie or win on the final possession of the game."

"Mogbo had his paws all over the fourth quarter on both ends of the floor; however, pouring in 17 points in the final frame alone, while also poking the ball free to give the 905 the offensive opportunity at the end of the game. The comeback would not be completed, however, as a missed three-point shot by Jarkel Joiner and a loose-ball foul by David Roddy eliminated all hope."

"The fact that the junior Dinos got to that point was an accomplishment in itself, as thanks to some spotty first-half defence, the 905 played from behind the entire game. The 905 allowed 36 points in the first quarter and 37 in the second, trailing 73-56 by the time half rolled around. Four Charge players were in double digits by the break, including Norchad Omier, who put up 14 points and nine rebounds in only nine minutes before exiting with an injury."

Cleveland Charge beat the Raptors 905 126-122 despite a furious late rally. The 905 trailed by as many as 22 points and were down 73-56 at halftime after surrendering 36 and 37 points in the first two quarters. Second-year forward Jonathan Mogbo poured in a career-high 35 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, sparking a comeback that cut the deficit to one possession. The 905 had a final chance to tie or win, but a missed three by Jarkel Joiner and a loose-ball foul by David Roddy ended the bid. Norchad Omier scored 14 with nine rebounds before leaving injured, and Emanuel Miller finished with 19 points.

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