"As the Raptors 905 careened towards G League history, each win seemed more improbable than the last. First there was a miraculous 23-point comeback on the second night of a back-to-back in Delaware against the Bluecoats, then they handed the Maine Celtics their first home loss of the season in a neck and neck affair. Each of their last few wins were grinding, adding even more intrigue to their perfect start."
"Alijah Martin was a freight train, grabbing every loose ball and barreling to the rim with the same inevitability as the team he led. AJ Lawson had an off night and still put up a cool 16 points. Chucky Hepburn was, as always, the quintessential point guard, and Olivier Sarr provided a rare combo of floor spacing and rim protection."
"All-around, the 905 had seven players in double figures, including three off the bench: Jarkel Joiner, Quincy Guerrier and Julian Reese. Nobody played more than 30 minutes. The 905 weren't at their best to start the game, but they held a slight lead through the opening frame regardless, digging deep and finding the gumption to hold their heads above water as they often have lately"
Raptors 905 opened the season 14-0, culminating in a 126-99 win over the Westchester Knicks. The team produced dramatic victories earlier in the streak, including a 23-point comeback and snapping Maine's home unbeaten run. Alijah Martin energized the effort with second-chance plays, loose-ball scrambles and rim finishes. AJ Lawson scored 16 points despite an off night, while Chucky Hepburn ran the offense and Olivier Sarr mixed spacing with rim protection. Seven players reached double figures, three from the bench, and minutes were distributed to keep production balanced. Early shooting and defensive lapses often required extra effort to preserve leads.
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