Raptors 905 used a balanced offensive performance and a strong finish to the third quarter to defeat the Greensboro Swarm 120-112 in NBA G League action on November 12, 2026. The home side led for much of the game, but Greensboro kept the pressure on until the final minutes. Raptors 905’s depth and defensive activity ultimately made the difference in a contest that was closer than the final margin suggests.

Match overview

Raptors 905 came out with good energy and built a 30-24 lead after the first quarter. The second period was more evenly matched, with Greensboro finding success from the perimeter and cutting into the deficit. Raptors 905 still managed a 61-54 halftime advantage, thanks to efficient shot-making and a handful of extra possessions created by offensive rebounds.

The third quarter proved decisive. Raptors 905 extended their lead to 92-81 heading into the fourth, using a late 10-0 run to create separation. Greensboro made a push in the final period behind timely three-pointers, but the home side answered every run with a composed possession or a defensive stop.

Key moments

The biggest swing came in the last three minutes of the third quarter. With Greensboro threatening to cut the lead to five, Raptors 905 forced two consecutive turnovers and converted them into fast-break points. A corner three-pointer at the buzzer gave the home side an 11-point cushion and shifted the momentum firmly in their favor.

In the fourth quarter, Greensboro trimmed the deficit to six with under two minutes remaining. Raptors 905 responded with a patient half-court set that ended in a driving layup, then sealed the game with two free throws on the next possession.

Tactical story

Raptors 905’s length and athleticism caused problems for Greensboro throughout the night. The home side contested shots on the perimeter and used their wings to disrupt passing lanes. Offensively, Raptors 905 shared the ball well and attacked the paint when Greensboro overextended on the three-point line.

Greensboro stayed in the game by shooting well from beyond the arc and pushing the pace in transition. However, they struggled to contain Raptors 905 on the offensive glass, and those second-chance points proved costly. The Swarm also had a few untimely turnovers in the fourth quarter that prevented them from completing the comeback.

Standout players

Raptors 905 guard Cameron Ellis led the way with 25 points and eight assists, controlling the tempo and making key plays down the stretch. Wing Jalen Pierce added 21 points and seven rebounds, while forward Marcus Reed contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. The balanced scoring made Raptors 905 difficult to defend.

Greensboro was led by guard Andre Mason, who scored 24 points and kept the Swarm within striking distance. Forward Devin Carter added 18 points and nine rebounds, but Greensboro needed a little more production from its supporting cast in the closing minutes.

Season impact

The victory strengthens Raptors 905’s position in the NBA G League standings and highlights the team’s depth as the season develops. A home win against a competitive Greensboro side is a useful confidence boost. The Swarm, meanwhile, will take positives from their fight but must clean up their rebounding and late-game execution. In a league where margins are often thin, those details decide results.