Jakob Poeltl posted 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Immanuel Quickley matched him with 21 points and added seven assists to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 112-104 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night, halting a four-game losing streak.
Scottie Barnes contributed a near triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists as the Raptors bounced back from their recent struggles.
Jordan Poole led Washington with 23 points, while rookie AJ Johnson scored 17 and Bob Carrington added 15 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. The Wizards have now dropped five consecutive games.
Washington suffered a blow early in the game when guard Keyonte George exited with a left ankle sprain while contesting a rebound.
Poeltl gave the Raptors a 52-50 halftime advantage, scoring 12 points in the opening two quarters. The Wizards briefly cut the deficit in the fourth, but Toronto responded with a late run to pull away.
Game Takeaways
Raptors: Poeltl shot an efficient 10-for-13 from the field and added three blocked shots, anchoring Toronto on both ends. The team made a decisive push late in the game to regain control.
Wizards: Washington struggled at the free-throw line, going 23-for-34, and couldn’t capitalize on Toronto’s short-handed rotation. The loss marks their fifth in a row.
Key Moment
Ochai Agbaji’s driving dunk, followed by A.J. Lawson’s layup, helped the Raptors stretch their lead to 108-98 with just over two minutes remaining, giving them the cushion needed to close out the game.
Key Stat
Marcus Smart reached a career milestone, hitting his 1,000th career three-pointer with 11:25 left in the first half.
Looking Ahead
Both teams hit the road for their next matchups on Wednesday night. The Raptors will face the Brooklyn Nets, while the Wizards travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers.
