"The Swarm were heavier though. And taller. They used their larger proportions to bully the 905 physically, dominate the offensive glass and boss the paint on the way to an imposing 126-114 win in the first of back-to-back games at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ont."
"Hoggard finished with 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting - including a perfect 4-of-4 from 3 - and added five rebounds and five assists."
"For a stretch the 905 struck the perfect balance with their defensive rotations, creeping into the gaps enough to nullify opposing drives while staying connected and aware enough to recover. Their closeouts were crisp and stifling."
The Greensboro Swarm overpowered the Raptors 905 with a 126-114 victory in a G League Eastern Conference matchup. The Swarm's physical dominance and height advantage allowed them to control the paint and offensive rebounding throughout the game. The 905's top scorers, Alijah Martin and AJ Lawson, contributed 26 and 21 points respectively, though much of their scoring came in the fourth quarter when the game was already decided. AJ Hoggard led the 905 with efficient play, shooting 10-of-14 from the field including 4-of-4 from three-point range for 24 points. Despite the loss, the 905 demonstrated strong defensive rotations and crisp closeouts during stretches of the game. The 905 fell to 16-9 and trail the top-seeded Swarm by 2.5 games, with a rematch scheduled for Sunday.
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