Celtics seek series split with Swarm

GREENSBORO, N.C. - After coming up short in overtime on Friday night, the Maine Celtics are back in action on Saturday in Greensboro.

Maine (0-1) fell to Greensboro (1-0) 131-129 in overtime in the Celtics' season opener.  A pair of free throws by Greensboro's Marcus Garrett sealed the Swarm win in the target score overtime period.

Ron Harper Jr. and Wendell Moore Jr. each led Maine (0-1) with 28 points. 28 points is a new G League career-high for Moore Jr. Max Shulga filled the stat sheet with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals. Jalen Bridges and Kendall Brown each finished with 15 points, and Amari Williams added 14 points and 6 rebounds. As a team, Maine shot 48-98 (49%) from the field and 12-40 (30%) from three.

Maine logged 34 total fouls on Saturday, just one short of the franchise record. The Swarm (1-0) made them pay at the charity stripe, finishing the game 21-27 (77.8%) from the free throw line. Greensboro was led by 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists from Terrell Brown Jr. Antonio Reeves and Jaylen Sims each added 24 points for the Swarm. Tidjane Salaun recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Greensboro finished the game shooting 43-97 (44.3%) from the floor and 12-40 (30%) from three. 

Saturday's game is scheduled for a 6 PM tip-off at the Novant Health Fieldhouse at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, North Carolina. The game will be available to watch here.