Swarm’s Historic Winning Streak Ends in Loss to Nets

Greensboro’s 8-game win streak comes to a close in 116-111 defeat to Long Island

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Greensboro Swarm’s historic 8-game winning streak came to an end on Wednesday night, as they fell 116-111 to the Long Island Nets in front of a sellout crowd. The Swarm had won 8 straight games by double digits, tying a franchise record, but were unable to overcome a late surge by the Nets, who placed six players in double figures led by Malachi Smith’s game-high 30 points.

Why it matters

The Swarm’s winning streak was one of the longest in franchise history, showcasing the team’s impressive run of form this season. Though the loss ends that streak, it highlights the competitive nature of the G League and the challenges teams face in maintaining that level of play over an extended period.

The details

The Swarm started slowly, trailing 31-25 after the first quarter, but rallied in the second to take a double-digit lead. However, the Nets responded with a 21-0 run to close the half and never relinquished the advantage. The Swarm fought back in the second half, trimming the deficit to 3 points late, but were unable to complete the comeback. Terrell Brown Jr. led the Swarm with 24 points, while Malachi Smith paced the Nets with 30 points.

  • The Swarm’s 8-game winning streak dated back to early February.
  • The loss to the Nets came on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Greensboro Swarm

The G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, the Swarm were riding an 8-game winning streak before falling to the Nets.

Long Island Nets

The G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, the Long Island Nets handed the Swarm their first loss in over a month.

Terrell Brown Jr.

The Swarm’s leading scorer on the night with 24 points and 5 assists.

Malachi Smith

The Nets’ leading scorer, pouring in a game-high 30 points on 9-of-13 shooting.

PJ Hall

The Swarm’s starting center, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must give credit to the Nets, they played a great game and were able to end our historic winning streak. But I’m proud of the way our team battled back and kept it close until the end.”

— Swarm Head Coach (Greensboro Swarm Twitter)

What’s next

The Swarm and Nets will face off again on Friday at Novant Health Fieldhouse, giving Greensboro a chance to avenge this loss and start a new winning streak.

The takeaway

Despite the end of their historic run, the Swarm have proven themselves to be one of the elite teams in the G League this season. Their ability to bounce back from this defeat will be key as they look to secure a high playoff seed and make a deep postseason run.