The Washington Wizards (14-10) play against the Toronto Raptors (13-13) at Scotiabank Arena
Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday December 5, 2021
Washington Wizards 90, Toronto Raptors 102 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
There was nothing pretty about the WFT’s trip to Vegas Sunday-except the result. Our @Ben Standig, from Sin City, on a gritty win that leaves Washington in the NFC playoff race & riding a four-game win streak going into Dallas Week: bit.ly/3EuXfi6 – 11:49 PM
There was nothing pretty about the WFT’s trip to Vegas Sunday-except the result. Our @Ben Standig, from Sin City, on a gritty win that leaves Washington in the NFC playoff race & riding a four-game win streak going into Dallas Week: bit.ly/3EuXfi6 – 11:49 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
3rd straight game holding the opponent under 100 pts
Game Highlights | @TangerineHoops
Watch: https://t.co/J5ZdNrZVIX pic.twitter.com/dV7JpmmPre – 11:18 PM
3rd straight game holding the opponent under 100 pts
Game Highlights | @TangerineHoops
Watch: https://t.co/J5ZdNrZVIX pic.twitter.com/dV7JpmmPre – 11:18 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
The Wizards tonight:
-One and a half quarters of OK defense and wtf offense
-One and a half quarters of OK offense and wtf defense
-One mediocre quarter
(Very, very) slight silver lining is Dinwiddie’s approach was better even if the results weren’t. – 10:50 PM
The Wizards tonight:
-One and a half quarters of OK defense and wtf offense
-One and a half quarters of OK offense and wtf defense
-One mediocre quarter
(Very, very) slight silver lining is Dinwiddie’s approach was better even if the results weren’t. – 10:50 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
With a huge caveat regarding their opponents, the Raptors are taking some steps forward on defence, finally: theathletic.com/2999724/2021/1… – 10:49 PM
With a huge caveat regarding their opponents, the Raptors are taking some steps forward on defence, finally: theathletic.com/2999724/2021/1… – 10:49 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Pascal Siakam over the last 8 games: 22.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 49% FG, 36% 3P, 5.4 FTA.
Pascal Siakam in his all-star/All-NBA 2019-20 season: 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 45% FG, 36% 3P, 5.1 FTA.
🤔 – 10:16 PM
Pascal Siakam over the last 8 games: 22.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 49% FG, 36% 3P, 5.4 FTA.
Pascal Siakam in his all-star/All-NBA 2019-20 season: 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 45% FG, 36% 3P, 5.1 FTA.
🤔 – 10:16 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Btw the Wizards are now 4-7 since starting the season 10-3. During that span they are 26th in both offensive and defensive rating, per Cleaning the Glass. – 10:06 PM
Btw the Wizards are now 4-7 since starting the season 10-3. During that span they are 26th in both offensive and defensive rating, per Cleaning the Glass. – 10:06 PM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top Rookies on Sun
Evan Mobley, 14 pts, 12 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
Scottie Barnes, 11 pts, 6 reb, 1 ast, 1 blk
Alperen Sengun, 10 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk in 17 min – 10:03 PM
Top Rookies on Sun
Evan Mobley, 14 pts, 12 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
Scottie Barnes, 11 pts, 6 reb, 1 ast, 1 blk
Alperen Sengun, 10 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk in 17 min – 10:03 PM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top Draft Prospects on Sun
Ben Mathurin, 29 pts, 6 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 4-9 3P
Iverson Molinar, 24 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast
Aminu Mohammed, 17 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 2 st
Justin Champagnie, 16 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl, 2 blk
Caleb Love, 17 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast, 3 stl, 3-5 3P – 10:02 PM
Top Draft Prospects on Sun
Ben Mathurin, 29 pts, 6 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 4-9 3P
Iverson Molinar, 24 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast
Aminu Mohammed, 17 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 2 st
Justin Champagnie, 16 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl, 2 blk
Caleb Love, 17 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast, 3 stl, 3-5 3P – 10:02 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Longest current win streak in the NBA:
Houston Rockets: 6 games
Longest current win streak in the NFC:
Washington Football Team: 4 games – 9:52 PM
Longest current win streak in the NBA:
Houston Rockets: 6 games
Longest current win streak in the NFC:
Washington Football Team: 4 games – 9:52 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Pascal Siakam credits his niece peeing on him for his 31-point performance tonight pic.twitter.com/QjQYaa3Mja – 9:16 PM
Pascal Siakam credits his niece peeing on him for his 31-point performance tonight pic.twitter.com/QjQYaa3Mja – 9:16 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was the only Wizards player to speak after a second straight double-digit loss. – 9:10 PM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was the only Wizards player to speak after a second straight double-digit loss. – 9:10 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Walk off with Cameroon’s finest @Pascal Siakam pic.twitter.com/raPbk8Z0P9 – 9:08 PM
Walk off with Cameroon’s finest @Pascal Siakam pic.twitter.com/raPbk8Z0P9 – 9:08 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Pascal Siakam speculates that when he picked up his 2-month old niece and she peed on him Saturday that it could have contributed to his 31-point outing. #WhateverItTakes – 9:05 PM
Pascal Siakam speculates that when he picked up his 2-month old niece and she peed on him Saturday that it could have contributed to his 31-point outing. #WhateverItTakes – 9:05 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Pascal Siakam says his niece peed on him prior to the game. It was the first time he had picked her up – 9:05 PM
Pascal Siakam says his niece peed on him prior to the game. It was the first time he had picked her up – 9:05 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Pascal Siakam says he carried his niece for the first time yesterday (she peed on him), call it the Fred Jr. effect. – 9:03 PM
Pascal Siakam says he carried his niece for the first time yesterday (she peed on him), call it the Fred Jr. effect. – 9:03 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
I believe Pascal Siakam just credited his 31-point night to his baby niece peeing on him yesterday. – 9:03 PM
I believe Pascal Siakam just credited his 31-point night to his baby niece peeing on him yesterday. – 9:03 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Spreading positivity and love through sport.
@Pascal Siakam | @GiantsOfAfrica pic.twitter.com/l5bMcevHij – 8:54 PM
Spreading positivity and love through sport.
@Pascal Siakam | @GiantsOfAfrica pic.twitter.com/l5bMcevHij – 8:54 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Join us LIVE on Raptors Night Cap with @UrbanRandy @Sherman Hamilton @jevohnshepherd and @paul__jones as they break down the Raptors 102-90 win over the Wizards twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 8:47 PM
Join us LIVE on Raptors Night Cap with @UrbanRandy @Sherman Hamilton @jevohnshepherd and @paul__jones as they break down the Raptors 102-90 win over the Wizards twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 8:47 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Solid night for @Chris Boucher … who joined us post game on @fan590. Love his attitude and approach. pic.twitter.com/jr92hDSW0R – 8:43 PM
Solid night for @Chris Boucher … who joined us post game on @fan590. Love his attitude and approach. pic.twitter.com/jr92hDSW0R – 8:43 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“There’s a lot of stuff I could do that I kind of forgot to do looking for my three all the time,” — Chris Boucher, a league leader in honesty. – 8:42 PM
“There’s a lot of stuff I could do that I kind of forgot to do looking for my three all the time,” — Chris Boucher, a league leader in honesty. – 8:42 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Why does Chris Boucher think the Raptors’ defence has been so much better the last couple games? “That’s all we do in practice.” – 8:41 PM
Why does Chris Boucher think the Raptors’ defence has been so much better the last couple games? “That’s all we do in practice.” – 8:41 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Look good.
Feel good.
Do good (well).
Back to back wins at home for the #Raptors.
cc: @Paul Jones @FAN590 @Sportsnet #rtz #WeTheNorth #nba #nba75 pic.twitter.com/T4sSUGhn1f – 8:41 PM
Look good.
Feel good.
Do good (well).
Back to back wins at home for the #Raptors.
cc: @Paul Jones @FAN590 @Sportsnet #rtz #WeTheNorth #nba #nba75 pic.twitter.com/T4sSUGhn1f – 8:41 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“There’s a lot of other stuff I can do that I forgot (I could do) while I tried to find my 3.” – Chris Boucher – 8:40 PM
“There’s a lot of other stuff I can do that I forgot (I could do) while I tried to find my 3.” – Chris Boucher – 8:40 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
“A lot of people are upset with my play, which I understand,” Chris Boucher says. – 8:39 PM
“A lot of people are upset with my play, which I understand,” Chris Boucher says. – 8:39 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
This is the first time the Raptors bench has produced at least 30 points in a win since Oct. 22 on the road against the Celtics. – 8:26 PM
This is the first time the Raptors bench has produced at least 30 points in a win since Oct. 22 on the road against the Celtics. – 8:26 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Thanks to a bit of foul trouble (and the bench playing well), NBA minutes leader Fred VanVleet *only* logged 33 tonight. It’s the 2nd-fewest he’s played all season. Raptors are in the middle of an 11-day stretch in which they only play 4 games, so some much-needed rest for FVV – 8:22 PM
Thanks to a bit of foul trouble (and the bench playing well), NBA minutes leader Fred VanVleet *only* logged 33 tonight. It’s the 2nd-fewest he’s played all season. Raptors are in the middle of an 11-day stretch in which they only play 4 games, so some much-needed rest for FVV – 8:22 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
In three straight games the Raptors have held their opponents to under 100 points.
Toronto’s just holding it down on defense! – 8:21 PM
In three straight games the Raptors have held their opponents to under 100 points.
Toronto’s just holding it down on defense! – 8:21 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
On to Indiana.
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/IgHJZrmTSy – 8:21 PM
On to Indiana.
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/IgHJZrmTSy – 8:21 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Over his last eight games, Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 block and shooting 53.8% on twos, 35.5% from three, 76.7% free throws. – 8:19 PM
Over his last eight games, Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 block and shooting 53.8% on twos, 35.5% from three, 76.7% free throws. – 8:19 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Raptors 102, Wizards 90
Caldwell-Pope: 26 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Beal: 14 pts., 1 reb., 7 assts.
Siakam: 31 pts., 6 rebs., 3 assts.
Second-chance pts.: Raptors 13, Wizards 4
Records: Raptors 11-13, Wizards 14-10 – 8:18 PM
Final: Raptors 102, Wizards 90
Caldwell-Pope: 26 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Beal: 14 pts., 1 reb., 7 assts.
Siakam: 31 pts., 6 rebs., 3 assts.
Second-chance pts.: Raptors 13, Wizards 4
Records: Raptors 11-13, Wizards 14-10 – 8:18 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Solid win against a good Wizards team. The Raptors have their first winning streak in a month, with a chance to extend it when the Thunder (who just lost an NBA game by 73 points) come to town on Wednesday. – 8:17 PM
Solid win against a good Wizards team. The Raptors have their first winning streak in a month, with a chance to extend it when the Thunder (who just lost an NBA game by 73 points) come to town on Wednesday. – 8:17 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lose to the Raptors 102-90 in Toronto. They are 14-10 on the season. The Raptors lead the season series 2-1. – 8:17 PM
Wizards lose to the Raptors 102-90 in Toronto. They are 14-10 on the season. The Raptors lead the season series 2-1. – 8:17 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes win! 102-90. 31 for Pascal Siakam, Raps hold Wiz to 41% shooting and 32% from deep. – 8:17 PM
‘Topes win! 102-90. 31 for Pascal Siakam, Raps hold Wiz to 41% shooting and 32% from deep. – 8:17 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors clear bench, too
This one’s done, Thunder here Wednesday as never-ending homestand drones on – 8:14 PM
Raptors clear bench, too
This one’s done, Thunder here Wednesday as never-ending homestand drones on – 8:14 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
I actually thought the game was within reach but all the young guys are in for Washington? lol – 8:14 PM
I actually thought the game was within reach but all the young guys are in for Washington? lol – 8:14 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Awful body language all night for Wizards. When they don’t make shots it hampers their defense. Got to clean that up. And soon. – 8:09 PM
Awful body language all night for Wizards. When they don’t make shots it hampers their defense. Got to clean that up. And soon. – 8:09 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Wizards, with a game tomorrow, waiving the white flag, clearing bench down 14 with 3:53 left
Seems early but, facing deadline, I’ll take it – 8:08 PM
Wizards, with a game tomorrow, waiving the white flag, clearing bench down 14 with 3:53 left
Seems early but, facing deadline, I’ll take it – 8:08 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Chris Boucher with 14 points and six-rebounds and, more importantly, impactful in a number of ways. – 7:58 PM
Chris Boucher with 14 points and six-rebounds and, more importantly, impactful in a number of ways. – 7:58 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The Raptors have a lot of tall players on the floor right now. Or they did until they subbed Banton for Fred. Raps lead 90-73 with 8 min to play. – 7:55 PM
The Raptors have a lot of tall players on the floor right now. Or they did until they subbed Banton for Fred. Raps lead 90-73 with 8 min to play. – 7:55 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Love the timing from Dalano there. Pass earlier and it would have given the Wizards a chance to rotate but that extra dribble forced them to commit and bam, Boucher wide open – 7:47 PM
Love the timing from Dalano there. Pass earlier and it would have given the Wizards a chance to rotate but that extra dribble forced them to commit and bam, Boucher wide open – 7:47 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Wizards have only 3 offensive rebounds; a somewhat telling stat for a Raptors opponent – 7:43 PM
Wizards have only 3 offensive rebounds; a somewhat telling stat for a Raptors opponent – 7:43 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
84-68 Raps over Wiz after 3Q. VanVleet with 4 fouls. Offense has stalled out a bit. If Wiz have one good run in them this could get dicy. – 7:42 PM
84-68 Raps over Wiz after 3Q. VanVleet with 4 fouls. Offense has stalled out a bit. If Wiz have one good run in them this could get dicy. – 7:42 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 3rd Quarter: Raptors 84, Wizards 68
Caldwell-Pope: 21 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Beal: 13 pts., 1 reb., 7 assts.
Siakam: 26 pts., 6 rebs., 3 assts.
Second-chance pts.: Raptors 11, Wizards 2 – 7:42 PM
End of the 3rd Quarter: Raptors 84, Wizards 68
Caldwell-Pope: 21 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Beal: 13 pts., 1 reb., 7 assts.
Siakam: 26 pts., 6 rebs., 3 assts.
Second-chance pts.: Raptors 11, Wizards 2 – 7:42 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors scuffle a bit in third, still lead 84-68 going into the fourth
Siakam’s got 26, Boucher 11 – 7:41 PM
Raptors scuffle a bit in third, still lead 84-68 going into the fourth
Siakam’s got 26, Boucher 11 – 7:41 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Shot hasn’t been falling, but nice to see Chris Boucher finding other ways to make an impact offensively. He’s made some great cuts tonight, really moving well without the ball and finishing better at the rim. Best he’s looked on that end in a while. – 7:38 PM
Shot hasn’t been falling, but nice to see Chris Boucher finding other ways to make an impact offensively. He’s made some great cuts tonight, really moving well without the ball and finishing better at the rim. Best he’s looked on that end in a while. – 7:38 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Wizards are 20-of-33 (60.6%) from the field since the first quarter including 6-of-11 from deep. 10-for-11 at the free-throw line as well. – 7:37 PM
Wizards are 20-of-33 (60.6%) from the field since the first quarter including 6-of-11 from deep. 10-for-11 at the free-throw line as well. – 7:37 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
On the attack!
#DCAboveAll | @Bradley Beal pic.twitter.com/4B64XUQunF – 7:37 PM
On the attack!
#DCAboveAll | @Bradley Beal pic.twitter.com/4B64XUQunF – 7:37 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors leaking a bit of oil; lead down to 14 as we approach bench minutes that were so good in the first half – 7:31 PM
Raptors leaking a bit of oil; lead down to 14 as we approach bench minutes that were so good in the first half – 7:31 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Scottie adding to the repertoire each game pic.twitter.com/hKJNThatUJ – 7:27 PM
Scottie adding to the repertoire each game pic.twitter.com/hKJNThatUJ – 7:27 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Good stuff from the 2nd unit so far. All 4 reserves made an impact in that 1st half. Banton, Boucher, Yuta and Svi each with 5+ points. 21 total points for the Raptors’ bench (they’re averaging an NBA-worst 23.9 this season). – 7:10 PM
Good stuff from the 2nd unit so far. All 4 reserves made an impact in that 1st half. Banton, Boucher, Yuta and Svi each with 5+ points. 21 total points for the Raptors’ bench (they’re averaging an NBA-worst 23.9 this season). – 7:10 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
How many games has the Washington Football Team won in a row? pic.twitter.com/70NKHyD2QO – 7:08 PM
How many games has the Washington Football Team won in a row? pic.twitter.com/70NKHyD2QO – 7:08 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Halftime: Raptors 63, Wizards 42
Caldwell-Pope: 11 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Siakam: 24 pts., 4 rebs., 2 assts.
FGAs: Raptors 23/48 (48%), Wizards 15/39 (39%)
Second-chance pts.: Raptors 9, Wizards 0 – 7:06 PM
Halftime: Raptors 63, Wizards 42
Caldwell-Pope: 11 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Siakam: 24 pts., 4 rebs., 2 assts.
FGAs: Raptors 23/48 (48%), Wizards 15/39 (39%)
Second-chance pts.: Raptors 9, Wizards 0 – 7:06 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards go into halftime down 21 points to the Raptors. Pascal Siakam didn’t play in either of the first two meetings between these teams. He had 24 in first half. – 7:03 PM
The Wizards go into halftime down 21 points to the Raptors. Pascal Siakam didn’t play in either of the first two meetings between these teams. He had 24 in first half. – 7:03 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Pascal Siakam has 24 in the first half as the Raptors lead the Washington Wizards 63-42. – 7:03 PM
Pascal Siakam has 24 in the first half as the Raptors lead the Washington Wizards 63-42. – 7:03 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors playing low-mistake basketball: 2 turnovers, good defensive communication, taking care of glass. Combine that with Siakam’s 24-point half, and the Raptors lead 63-42 at the break. – 7:03 PM
Raptors playing low-mistake basketball: 2 turnovers, good defensive communication, taking care of glass. Combine that with Siakam’s 24-point half, and the Raptors lead 63-42 at the break. – 7:03 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Did the Wizards lose every bit of video on Siakam? They’re guarding him like they’ve never seen him before – 6:59 PM
Did the Wizards lose every bit of video on Siakam? They’re guarding him like they’ve never seen him before – 6:59 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
One of the issues with the Wizards’ offense is that they default to 3-point shots as first options too often. They would be better off with more attacks to the rim, which would collapse defenses and create kickout opportunities. Those, in turn, could lead to open rhythm 3s. – 6:56 PM
One of the issues with the Wizards’ offense is that they default to 3-point shots as first options too often. They would be better off with more attacks to the rim, which would collapse defenses and create kickout opportunities. Those, in turn, could lead to open rhythm 3s. – 6:56 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Pascal averaged 30.7 points over 3 games against the Wizards last season, seems keen to keep that going – 6:56 PM
Pascal averaged 30.7 points over 3 games against the Wizards last season, seems keen to keep that going – 6:56 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Fred’s played 14 minutes, hasn’t made a 3, he’s 1-for-8 from the floor
Raptors up 19,2:37 left in the half – 6:56 PM
Fred’s played 14 minutes, hasn’t made a 3, he’s 1-for-8 from the floor
Raptors up 19,2:37 left in the half – 6:56 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Two straight games the Wizards have trailed by 25+ points. pic.twitter.com/HI2ZxlHM2K – 6:54 PM
Two straight games the Wizards have trailed by 25+ points. pic.twitter.com/HI2ZxlHM2K – 6:54 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
After being down as many as 36 against the Cavs on Friday, the Wizards down 25 to the Raptors midway through the second quarter. – 6:53 PM
After being down as many as 36 against the Cavs on Friday, the Wizards down 25 to the Raptors midway through the second quarter. – 6:53 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards forced the first Raptors turnover of the game with 4:32 remaining in the second quarter. – 6:53 PM
The Wizards forced the first Raptors turnover of the game with 4:32 remaining in the second quarter. – 6:53 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Comment your fav @therealrussellp joke below 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/cHEcR57fB6 – 6:51 PM
Comment your fav @therealrussellp joke below 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/cHEcR57fB6 – 6:51 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Dalano Banton just took a 26-footer midway through the shot clock, if you’re looking for vibes. – 6:47 PM
Dalano Banton just took a 26-footer midway through the shot clock, if you’re looking for vibes. – 6:47 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Davis Bertans is a talented 3-point shooter, but his shot selection has been poor. His off-balance catch-and-shoot attempt from the top of the arc was ill-advised. He took a 3 from the left corner, but that he also was confronted by a superb contest there. – 6:43 PM
Davis Bertans is a talented 3-point shooter, but his shot selection has been poor. His off-balance catch-and-shoot attempt from the top of the arc was ill-advised. He took a 3 from the left corner, but that he also was confronted by a superb contest there. – 6:43 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards are now down 20 poits to the Raptors early in the 2nd. An 11-2 run for Toronto to open the quarter. It’s 34-14, Wiz are shooting 22.2%. – 6:42 PM
The Wizards are now down 20 poits to the Raptors early in the 2nd. An 11-2 run for Toronto to open the quarter. It’s 34-14, Wiz are shooting 22.2%. – 6:42 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The degree to which the Raptors are outworking the Wizards is staggering. – 6:40 PM
The degree to which the Raptors are outworking the Wizards is staggering. – 6:40 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors are just playing harder all over the floor than the Wizards; they’re up 16 – 6:40 PM
Raptors are just playing harder all over the floor than the Wizards; they’re up 16 – 6:40 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Raptors holding the Wizards to 5-of-22 (22.7%) shooting after 1Q. You know the defensive rotations are going well when they’re not fouling. Just Beal with 2 FTA so far. – 6:37 PM
Raptors holding the Wizards to 5-of-22 (22.7%) shooting after 1Q. You know the defensive rotations are going well when they’re not fouling. Just Beal with 2 FTA so far. – 6:37 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
It’s not often you score 23 points in the first quarter and yet have an double-digit lead. But the Raptors held(?) the Wizards to 5-of-22 shooting and so lead 23-12 after 1q. – 6:36 PM
It’s not often you score 23 points in the first quarter and yet have an double-digit lead. But the Raptors held(?) the Wizards to 5-of-22 shooting and so lead 23-12 after 1q. – 6:36 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 1st Quarter: Raptors 23, Wizards 12
Beal: 6 pts. (2/6 FGAs), 1 reb., 1 asst.
Siakam: 7 pts., 3 rebs., 1 asst.
FGAs: Raptors 8/23 (35%), Wizards 5/22 (23%)
Turnovers: Raptors 0, Wizards 3 – 6:36 PM
End of the 1st Quarter: Raptors 23, Wizards 12
Beal: 6 pts. (2/6 FGAs), 1 reb., 1 asst.
Siakam: 7 pts., 3 rebs., 1 asst.
FGAs: Raptors 8/23 (35%), Wizards 5/22 (23%)
Turnovers: Raptors 0, Wizards 3 – 6:36 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors’ suddenly improved D picks up where it left off. After holding (Giannis-less) Bucks to 93 points on 38% FG Thursday, they just held the Wizards to 12 pts in 12 1st-quarter mins on 23% FG (1-7 3P). Best extended stretch of defence we’ve seen from them in more than a month – 6:35 PM
Raptors’ suddenly improved D picks up where it left off. After holding (Giannis-less) Bucks to 93 points on 38% FG Thursday, they just held the Wizards to 12 pts in 12 1st-quarter mins on 23% FG (1-7 3P). Best extended stretch of defence we’ve seen from them in more than a month – 6:35 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards are down 23-12 to the Raptors after one. That’s the lowest scoring first quarter for Washington since 2012. – 6:35 PM
The Wizards are down 23-12 to the Raptors after one. That’s the lowest scoring first quarter for Washington since 2012. – 6:35 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Wizards shoot 22% from the field in the first quarter. Down 23-12. – 6:35 PM
Wizards shoot 22% from the field in the first quarter. Down 23-12. – 6:35 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 23-12 after 1, fewest points they’ve allowed in a quarter this season – 6:34 PM
Raptors up 23-12 after 1, fewest points they’ve allowed in a quarter this season – 6:34 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Noticed that Bradley Beal is making a concerted effort to get his legs into his 3-pointers. Knocks down his first triple of the night. – 6:27 PM
Noticed that Bradley Beal is making a concerted effort to get his legs into his 3-pointers. Knocks down his first triple of the night. – 6:27 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Scottie Barnes has already guarded Beal and Trez. Rookie is a versatile defender. – 6:24 PM
Scottie Barnes has already guarded Beal and Trez. Rookie is a versatile defender. – 6:24 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
A rough start for the Wizards. They trail the Raptors 14-4 after they’ve opened the game 2 for 12 from the field with two turnovers. Danial Gafford: 2 early fouls. For the most part, Washington’s shot selection has been fine except for some Kyle Kuzma 3s early in the shot clock. – 6:22 PM
A rough start for the Wizards. They trail the Raptors 14-4 after they’ve opened the game 2 for 12 from the field with two turnovers. Danial Gafford: 2 early fouls. For the most part, Washington’s shot selection has been fine except for some Kyle Kuzma 3s early in the shot clock. – 6:22 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors with their best defensive stretch in quite some time, lead 14-4 early on. – 6:20 PM
The Raptors with their best defensive stretch in quite some time, lead 14-4 early on. – 6:20 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
It’s a lock when Fred VanVleet plays the Wizards that he will do at least one thing that is completely ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/1OZjSs0RCm – 6:19 PM
It’s a lock when Fred VanVleet plays the Wizards that he will do at least one thing that is completely ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/1OZjSs0RCm – 6:19 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Siakam about to shoot his 5th and 6th FTs in 4 mins
NBA hates the Wizards, obvs – 6:18 PM
Siakam about to shoot his 5th and 6th FTs in 4 mins
NBA hates the Wizards, obvs – 6:18 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Two PFs on Gafford in 2 1/2 minutes, may just mean earlier Harrell and not sure that’s good for the Raptors – 6:14 PM
Two PFs on Gafford in 2 1/2 minutes, may just mean earlier Harrell and not sure that’s good for the Raptors – 6:14 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Fred VanVleet ranks fifth in the league in @FiveThirtyEight RAPTOR WAR this year. The next closest Raptor: Scottie Barnes, who is 79th.
projects.fivethirtyeight.com/nba-player-rat… – 6:03 PM
Fred VanVleet ranks fifth in the league in @FiveThirtyEight RAPTOR WAR this year. The next closest Raptor: Scottie Barnes, who is 79th.
projects.fivethirtyeight.com/nba-player-rat… – 6:03 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hornets are starting Hayward, Washington, Oubre, Richards, Smith.
TLC starts again for ATL. – 5:38 PM
Hornets are starting Hayward, Washington, Oubre, Richards, Smith.
TLC starts again for ATL. – 5:38 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
What will Gaff have more of tonight: dunks or blocks?
#DCAboveAll | @Daniel Gafford pic.twitter.com/ByJd0JuyxN – 5:35 PM
What will Gaff have more of tonight: dunks or blocks?
#DCAboveAll | @Daniel Gafford pic.twitter.com/ByJd0JuyxN – 5:35 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Predict the final score of Wizards/Raptors (+W/L) and I’ll @CashApp you $5 ⬇️
(No duplicates allowed, first correct submission wins) pic.twitter.com/BXyTuZl9xy – 5:34 PM
Predict the final score of Wizards/Raptors (+W/L) and I’ll @CashApp you $5 ⬇️
(No duplicates allowed, first correct submission wins) pic.twitter.com/BXyTuZl9xy – 5:34 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Locked in 🔒
#DCAboveAll | @Bradley Beal pic.twitter.com/MzHKuqTM5P – 5:29 PM
Locked in 🔒
#DCAboveAll | @Bradley Beal pic.twitter.com/MzHKuqTM5P – 5:29 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Was zero news of note off Nick Nurse pre-game chinwag; usual suspects available for Raptors vs. Wizards this evening – 5:08 PM
Was zero news of note off Nick Nurse pre-game chinwag; usual suspects available for Raptors vs. Wizards this evening – 5:08 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Getting going a little early tonight. Tip time in 1️⃣ hour!
📍 Toronto
🎙@1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 5:00 PM
Getting going a little early tonight. Tip time in 1️⃣ hour!
📍 Toronto
🎙@1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 5:00 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
OG Anunoby and Khem Birch are out vs. Wizards (hip and knee). Starters: Achiuwa, Barnes, Siakam, Trent Jr., & Fred VanVleet. – 4:46 PM
OG Anunoby and Khem Birch are out vs. Wizards (hip and knee). Starters: Achiuwa, Barnes, Siakam, Trent Jr., & Fred VanVleet. – 4:46 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Spencer Dinwiddie will start tonight against the Raptors and, as expected, will be held out of Monday’s game in Indianapolis on the second night of a back-to-back as the Wizards continue to be careful with him 11 months post-knee surgery, Wes Unseld Jr. said. – 4:40 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie will start tonight against the Raptors and, as expected, will be held out of Monday’s game in Indianapolis on the second night of a back-to-back as the Wizards continue to be careful with him 11 months post-knee surgery, Wes Unseld Jr. said. – 4:40 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Wizards starters tonight in Toronto: Spencer Dinwiddie, Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford. – 4:33 PM
Wizards starters tonight in Toronto: Spencer Dinwiddie, Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford. – 4:33 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Celebrating the life and legacy of the great Nelson Mandela today at the 8th annual @GiantsOfAfrica celebration. pic.twitter.com/CXHqxDYRpZ – 3:35 PM
Celebrating the life and legacy of the great Nelson Mandela today at the 8th annual @GiantsOfAfrica celebration. pic.twitter.com/CXHqxDYRpZ – 3:35 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
On this day in 2017: @Bradley Beal went off for 51 points against Portland!
This was the first 50-point game of his career 🔥
#DCAboveAll | @MoetUSA pic.twitter.com/0qJMHFxrXP – 3:22 PM
On this day in 2017: @Bradley Beal went off for 51 points against Portland!
This was the first 50-point game of his career 🔥
#DCAboveAll | @MoetUSA pic.twitter.com/0qJMHFxrXP – 3:22 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
I previewed Wizards-Raptors (6 pm on NBCSW) with my guy @Amit_Mann for @YahooCASports. Interview is from about 21:00 to 46:00. Check it out 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=zJwx9A… – 3:00 PM
I previewed Wizards-Raptors (6 pm on NBCSW) with my guy @Amit_Mann for @YahooCASports. Interview is from about 21:00 to 46:00. Check it out 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=zJwx9A… – 3:00 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Want to win the Nuggets @MichelobULTRA Courtside experience?
Register for your chance to win (2) tickets to our 12/13 game vs. the Wizards today and you could be Ultra Courtside!
👉 https://t.co/1RPjstw7RC
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/mDdFrHl3k4 – 2:45 PM
Want to win the Nuggets @MichelobULTRA Courtside experience?
Register for your chance to win (2) tickets to our 12/13 game vs. the Wizards today and you could be Ultra Courtside!
👉 https://t.co/1RPjstw7RC
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/mDdFrHl3k4 – 2:45 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards’ second-round pick Isaiah Todd had a season-high 23 points on 8/11 shooting including 4/7 from deep as the Go-Go improve to 6-3 yesterday – 2:17 PM
Wizards’ second-round pick Isaiah Todd had a season-high 23 points on 8/11 shooting including 4/7 from deep as the Go-Go improve to 6-3 yesterday – 2:17 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Current RPR ROY Predictor standings, determined by team success and our Rolling Player Ratings:
1. Scottie Barnes: 6.28
2. Evan Mobley: 5.92
3. Chris Duarte: 2.76
4. Franz Wagner: 2.63
5. Cade Cunningham: 2.35
6. Davion Mitchell: 1.52
7. Josh Giddey: 1.47
8. Alperen Sengun: 0.9 pic.twitter.com/9MQYbhE0fM – 1:06 PM
Current RPR ROY Predictor standings, determined by team success and our Rolling Player Ratings:
1. Scottie Barnes: 6.28
2. Evan Mobley: 5.92
3. Chris Duarte: 2.76
4. Franz Wagner: 2.63
5. Cade Cunningham: 2.35
6. Davion Mitchell: 1.52
7. Josh Giddey: 1.47
8. Alperen Sengun: 0.9 pic.twitter.com/9MQYbhE0fM – 1:06 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Strong game for Deni on Friday.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/893KekN3lu – 1:00 PM
Strong game for Deni on Friday.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/893KekN3lu – 1:00 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Time for the @FORUMTalk Tweet of the Week. Answer for a chance to win 2 tickets to tomorrow’s game vs. Washington.
Who is leading the NBA in blocks this season? Reply with answer + #ForumCUTriviaSweepstakes by 4pm ET to enter!
(rules: bit.ly/2T4HSVL) – 12:41 PM
Time for the @FORUMTalk Tweet of the Week. Answer for a chance to win 2 tickets to tomorrow’s game vs. Washington.
Who is leading the NBA in blocks this season? Reply with answer + #ForumCUTriviaSweepstakes by 4pm ET to enter!
(rules: bit.ly/2T4HSVL) – 12:41 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Dalano Banton is back up with the Raptors today. Expect the back and forth to continue – 12:32 PM
Dalano Banton is back up with the Raptors today. Expect the back and forth to continue – 12:32 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Deni Avdija (87.3) and Montrezl Harrell (87.8) have the team’s lowest defensive ratings in two games vs. Toronto this season.
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/hmQsdb6bR8 – 12:30 PM
Deni Avdija (87.3) and Montrezl Harrell (87.8) have the team’s lowest defensive ratings in two games vs. Toronto this season.
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/hmQsdb6bR8 – 12:30 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Keep an eye on this one:
3️⃣ 3️⃣ vs. 4️⃣3️⃣
Versatile forwards going at it.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/kiD8yoUhhz – 12:00 PM
Keep an eye on this one:
3️⃣ 3️⃣ vs. 4️⃣3️⃣
Versatile forwards going at it.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/kiD8yoUhhz – 12:00 PM
