Another double-double! Yang Hansen scores 14 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks on 9-of-6 shooting, Mixer rallies from 22 down to beat Raptors 905

On March 22, in the NBA G League, the Rip City Mixer staged a major comeback from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Raptors 905 115-107, avenging a previous loss. In this game, Yang Hansen shot 9-for-6, contributing 14 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks.

Statistical Breakdown

Rip City Mixer: Yang Hansen 14 pts, 11 reb, 3 ast, 3 blk; Cook 26 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast; Love 20 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast; Youngblood 25 pts, 4 ast

Raptors 905: Martin 21 pts, 7 reb; Fultz 10 pts, 3 reb, 5 ast; Lawson 20 pts, 4 reb; Hogard 18 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast

Game Flow

Both teams traded baskets early. When Yang Hansen scored on a strong drive, the game was tied at 5-5. The Raptors 905 then unleashed an 8-0 run, but Yang Hansen answered with a basket inside to stop the bleeding for the Mixer. Subsequently, the Raptors 905 attacked inside and outside to launch another scoring surge, extending their lead to 16 points. The Mixer mounted a counterattack, scoring through mid-range and long-range jumpers, free throws, and driving layups. When Yang Hansen grabbed an offensive rebound and put it back in, the Mixer trailed by only 2 points, 28-30, at the end of the first quarter. Entering the second quarter, Yang Hansen scored via hook shots and free throws and assisted Love for a dunk, keeping the game tightly contested. Afterwards, both teams engaged in a perimeter shootout, trading three-pointers. Shortly after, the Raptors 905 launched another scoring run to build a lead. At halftime, the Mixer trailed 49-59 by 10 points. Yang Hansen had 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist on 6-of-4 shooting in the half.

After switching sides, Yang Hansen continued to play a key offensive role, first assisting a teammate for a score then driving, spinning past his defender, and finishing with a layup. However, the Raptors 905 maintained their hot hand, scoring consistently via jumpers, free throws, and fast-break layups. When Lawson hit a three-pointer, the Raptors 905 led the Mixer by 20 points. In the following period, the Mixer sparked a comeback, hitting consecutive three-pointers to ignite a scoring surge and successfully close the gap. The third quarter ended with the Mixer trailing 80-89. In the fourth quarter, the Mixer opened with full perimeter firepower, connecting on three-pointers to unleash a 12-2 run, reversing the momentum and taking the lead. Afterwards, both teams scored inside and outside alternately. When Cook made two free throws, the Mixer was down by 2 points. Later in the quarter, Love led the Mixer to a mini scoring surge, putting them ahead by 4 points. In the final seconds, Yang Hansen scored on a put-back to seal the victory for the Mixer.

Starting Lineups

Rip City Mixer: Yang Hansen, Cook, Love, Youngblood, Reese

Raptors 905: Martin, Fultz, Lawson, Samuel, Degennhardt