{
  "id": 16278778,
  "title": "Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic gives props to Toronto for tough team win over Wizards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/raptors-darko-rajakovic-gives-props-to-toronto-for-tough-team-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T04:33:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/raptors-darko-rajakovic-gives-props-043308006.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic commended his team's resilience following their 112-102 road victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday, marking a strong start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Despite facing a tougher challenge at Capital One Arena compared to their opening-night blowout, Rajaković emphasized the importance of finding ways to win when shots are not falling consistently. Toronto's performance was highlighted by their strong rebounding, outrebounding Washington 53-40, and holding a 52-32 advantage in the paint. Key contributors included Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Kawhi Leonard, while the Raptors' bench also played a crucial role with Collin Murray-Boyles and Ja'Kobe Walter.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Raptors fans welcome Kawhi Leonard back to the 6ix | The Moment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/raptors-fans-welcome-kawhi-leonard-back-to-the-6ix-the-moment",
        "published": "2026-10-22T02:03:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Kawhi Leonard helps Raptors rout Bulls in Toronto’s NBA home opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/kawhi-leonard-helps-raptors-rout-bulls-in-torontos-nba-home-opener",
        "published": "2026-10-22T02:37:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Toronto Raptors embrace defensive competition as Walter chases NBA steals crown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/toronto-raptors-embrace-defensive-competition-as-walter-chases-nba",
        "published": "2026-10-22T18:38:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}