Raptors beat Washington Wizards, pass early-season test
See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Midway through the fourth quarter Friday night against the host Washington Wizards, Scottie Barnes and Kawhi Leonard had combined for 10 turnovers, while attempting zero free throws. Not exactly the ideal recipe for success, but each had moments when they would impact the […]
The Toronto Raptors opened their season with a strong 112-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Forward Scottie Barnes led the way with 28 points and 14 rebounds, while RJ Barrett chipped in with 23 points. Shooting guard Kawhi Leonard contributed 16 points for the Raptors.
The Wizards, who fell behind by 17 points in the second quarter, managed to close within a point in the third. Trae Young contributed 22 points and 12 assists for Washington, but Anthony Davis struggled in his first career game for the team, scoring only nine points on 3-of-12 shooting.
Toronto dominated the boards, pulling down 52 of the 104 total rebounds. They also led in points in the paint, outscoring Washington 52-32. The Raptors closed out the game with a 9-0 run early in the fourth quarter, sealing the win.
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