Immanuel Quickley had his best game of the season, scoring 31 points and making 13 assists. RJ Barrett also contributed with 22 points as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards 130-122 on Sunday night. This loss marked the Wizards’ worst performance in franchise history, with their 64th loss of the season.
Kelly Olynyk added 21 points, and Gary Trent Jr. scored 20, helping the Raptors break an eight-game losing streak at home and securing back-to-back wins for the first time since late February.
Quickley’s impressive shooting, going 9 for 15 from the field and making all 10 of his free throws, played a significant role in the Raptors’ victory.
Deni Avdija led the Wizards with 32 points and 10 rebounds, while Jordan Poole contributed 29 points and 12 assists.
Despite the efforts of Corey Kispert, who scored 21 points, and Patrick Baldwin, who recorded a season-high 16 points and 11 rebounds, the Wizards suffered their sixth loss in seven games.
Interim Wizards coach Brian Keefe emphasized the team’s competitiveness but acknowledged the learning process to improve their performance.
Injuries affected both teams, with Washington missing Kyle Kuzma, Marvin Bagley III, and Anthony Gill, while Toronto’s rookie Gradey Dick left the game due to a sore groin.
The Raptors dominated early in the game, capitalizing on the Wizards’ turnovers to build a commanding 42-17 lead after the first quarter.
