The NBA D-League Finals will culminate with the best defences in the league, battling the best offence in the league. Raptors 905 and its staunch defensive approach squares off against Rio Grande Valley and its high-octane offence. Game 1 goes tonight at McAllen Convention Center, while Games 2 and 3 will be at the Hershey Centre. The 905 enter the finals after winning the franchise’s first four playoff games in a row.
Game Time: 8PM EDT
Broadcast Info: Link posted prior to tip-off
GM 1 (Away)- Apr 23, 8pm
GM 2 (Home)- Apr 25, 7pm
GM 3 (Home)- Apr 27, 7pm *(If Nec)
Regular Season Records
Raptors 905: 39-11
Rio Grande Valley Vipers: 32-18
Complete Unit
Six 905 scorers finished with double-digits in the 905’s series-clinching victory over Maine. Brady Heslip led the charge with 21 points, including shooting 6-of-11 from 3-point range. Here’s some of Heslip’s best on the night:
.@bradyheslip gettin' buckets vol 32738729. #RoadToTheSix
21 PTS | 6 3PM | 4 AST | 4 REB pic.twitter.com/Sw4VRxtacv
— Raptors 905 (@Raptors905) April 20, 2017
Comeback kids
In the 905’s one meeting with the Vipers during the regular season, they outscored their opponent by 13 in the fourth quarter to pick up a 104-93 victory. CJ Leslie led the 905 with 20 points in the win, check out the highlights here!
Feb 27th – Big time 4Q comeback helped us win our lone matchup w/ RGV this season. #RoadToTheSix
905 104 | RGV 93 pic.twitter.com/ZrbwxIwMZ7
— Raptors 905 (@Raptors905) April 21, 2017
Players to watch
Raptors 905: Pascal Siakam, Bruno Caboclo, Brady Heslip
Rio Grande Valley: Kyle Wiltier, Isaiah Taylor, Darius Morris
Leading the charge
Raptors 905 head coach Jerry Stackhouse has helped orchestrate the 905 winning their last twelve contests. Here’s what he had to say about his team’s mentality