Raptors hold off Wizards to open season with back-to-back wins
Scottie Barnes had 28 points and 14 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors continued their stellar defensive start to the season with a 112-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. RJ Barrett added 23 points and Kawhi Leonard scored 16 for Toronto, which forced 23 Washington turnovers after Chicago committed 27 in the Raptors’ […]
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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