The Toronto Raptors (22-21) play against the Washington Wizards (23-23) at Capital One Arena
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday January 21, 2022
Toronto Raptors 109, Washington Wizards 105 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top Rookies on Fri
Cade Cunningham, 25 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl, 3 blk
Jalen Suggs, 22 pts, 4 reb, 9 ast, 2 stl, 2 blk
Scottie Barnes, 27 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl
Josh Giddey, 21 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast
Jeremiah Robinson Earl, 12 pts, 11 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl – 12:44 AM
Top Rookies on Fri
Cade Cunningham, 25 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl, 3 blk
Jalen Suggs, 22 pts, 4 reb, 9 ast, 2 stl, 2 blk
Scottie Barnes, 27 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl
Josh Giddey, 21 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast
Jeremiah Robinson Earl, 12 pts, 11 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl – 12:44 AM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Scottie Barnes’ short-term offensive identity is forming.
theathletic.com/3085545/2022/0… – 12:33 AM
Scottie Barnes’ short-term offensive identity is forming.
theathletic.com/3085545/2022/0… – 12:33 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“This is what we signed up for.” Fred VanVleet is good with the Raptors rotation; Nick Nurse obviously is; and the Raptors dug deep for a key win. The situation is manageable: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ra… – 12:11 AM
“This is what we signed up for.” Fred VanVleet is good with the Raptors rotation; Nick Nurse obviously is; and the Raptors dug deep for a key win. The situation is manageable: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ra… – 12:11 AM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Barnes has a night, Raptors get a win. The quick item thestar.com/sports/raptors… – 11:36 PM
Barnes has a night, Raptors get a win. The quick item thestar.com/sports/raptors… – 11:36 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Career-high for the rook ✨
@ScottBarnes561 pic.twitter.com/iYAnTEQx4W – 11:31 PM
Career-high for the rook ✨
@ScottBarnes561 pic.twitter.com/iYAnTEQx4W – 11:31 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal on Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes: “Special.” Said he is going to be “a star.” – 11:12 PM
Bradley Beal on Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes: “Special.” Said he is going to be “a star.” – 11:12 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal on the Wizards’ 18 TOs, of which he had 9: “That’s 100% on my ass.” – 11:11 PM
Bradley Beal on the Wizards’ 18 TOs, of which he had 9: “That’s 100% on my ass.” – 11:11 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Barnes on getting subbed out after 2 minutes: “I guess (Nurse) saw something that I didn’t see and just pulled me out of the game.”
Scottie said he was trying to be aggressive and attack when he came back in, and VanVleet saw an action that was working and kept feeding him. – 11:07 PM
Barnes on getting subbed out after 2 minutes: “I guess (Nurse) saw something that I didn’t see and just pulled me out of the game.”
Scottie said he was trying to be aggressive and attack when he came back in, and VanVleet saw an action that was working and kept feeding him. – 11:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Scottie Barnes on a recent ESPN post that identified him as a ‘screener’: “I just thought it was funny.”
“I’m still developing my game… My game’s gonna keep expanding, so I’m not really limiting my game to one aspect because as time goes on my game’s gonna continue to grow.” – 10:57 PM
Scottie Barnes on a recent ESPN post that identified him as a ‘screener’: “I just thought it was funny.”
“I’m still developing my game… My game’s gonna keep expanding, so I’m not really limiting my game to one aspect because as time goes on my game’s gonna continue to grow.” – 10:57 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Fred VanVleet on minutes-gate: “If I didn’t want to be out there, I wouldn’t be. I’m not playing any minutes that I don’t want to play. Coach Nurse is not forcing anybody to play that doesn’t want to play. We signed up for this… So I wouldn’t put all of that on him.” – 10:49 PM
Fred VanVleet on minutes-gate: “If I didn’t want to be out there, I wouldn’t be. I’m not playing any minutes that I don’t want to play. Coach Nurse is not forcing anybody to play that doesn’t want to play. We signed up for this… So I wouldn’t put all of that on him.” – 10:49 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“We need these guys to come back to a warm welcome and a packed house.” – VanVleet on Norm (and others). Blazers are in Portland on Sunday, and Powell has missed time for personal reasons. – 10:41 PM
“We need these guys to come back to a warm welcome and a packed house.” – VanVleet on Norm (and others). Blazers are in Portland on Sunday, and Powell has missed time for personal reasons. – 10:41 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“I’m not playing any minutes I don’t want to play,” said Fred VanVleet, the NBA’s minutes leader. “We sign up for this and we got high character guys, competitive guys that like to be out there and whatever comes with that comes with that we’ve all accepted that.” pic.twitter.com/CsJVKQvCad – 10:41 PM
“I’m not playing any minutes I don’t want to play,” said Fred VanVleet, the NBA’s minutes leader. “We sign up for this and we got high character guys, competitive guys that like to be out there and whatever comes with that comes with that we’ve all accepted that.” pic.twitter.com/CsJVKQvCad – 10:41 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“If I didn’t want to be out there, I wouldn’t be. I’m not playing any minutes I don’t want to play.” – VanVleet
He says don’t put all of the minutes thing on Nurse. – 10:37 PM
“If I didn’t want to be out there, I wouldn’t be. I’m not playing any minutes I don’t want to play.” – VanVleet
He says don’t put all of the minutes thing on Nurse. – 10:37 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
“I just think we did not match their aggression …” -Wizards acting coach Joseph Blair – 10:37 PM
“I just think we did not match their aggression …” -Wizards acting coach Joseph Blair – 10:37 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Fred VanVleet on Scottie Barnes: “He was jump hooking them to death. He was a force in the paint tonight.” – 10:34 PM
Fred VanVleet on Scottie Barnes: “He was jump hooking them to death. He was a force in the paint tonight.” – 10:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Scottie Barnes tonight:
27 PTS
8 REB
12-19 FG
He leads all rookies with eight 20/5 games this season. pic.twitter.com/X3iSuqfyZb – 10:21 PM
Scottie Barnes tonight:
27 PTS
8 REB
12-19 FG
He leads all rookies with eight 20/5 games this season. pic.twitter.com/X3iSuqfyZb – 10:21 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
A lot of little mistakes that added up. Kuzma was missed tonight. Lack of shooting hurt too because Toronto won’t let you beat them with drives. Defensively they just didn’t play the personnel at all in the second and third quarters. – 10:21 PM
A lot of little mistakes that added up. Kuzma was missed tonight. Lack of shooting hurt too because Toronto won’t let you beat them with drives. Defensively they just didn’t play the personnel at all in the second and third quarters. – 10:21 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Was it just me or was the Scottie Barnes postgame interview cut short? – 10:19 PM
Was it just me or was the Scottie Barnes postgame interview cut short? – 10:19 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Tough ending.
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/r6WFN1rOK1 – 10:17 PM
Tough ending.
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/r6WFN1rOK1 – 10:17 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Raptors 109, Wizards 105
Beal: 25p, 5r, 8a, 9t
Dinwiddie: 17p, 7r, 7a, 1t
Barnes: 27p, 8r
VanVleet: 21p, 12a, 1t
Points scored off turnovers: Raptors 27, Wizards 12 – 10:16 PM
Final: Raptors 109, Wizards 105
Beal: 25p, 5r, 8a, 9t
Dinwiddie: 17p, 7r, 7a, 1t
Barnes: 27p, 8r
VanVleet: 21p, 12a, 1t
Points scored off turnovers: Raptors 27, Wizards 12 – 10:16 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors are back over .500 and pass Boston and Washington in the standings. They also win the season series vs the Wizards and will have the tiebreaker, which could come in handy considering how tight that play-in race is right now. – 10:16 PM
The Raptors are back over .500 and pass Boston and Washington in the standings. They also win the season series vs the Wizards and will have the tiebreaker, which could come in handy considering how tight that play-in race is right now. – 10:16 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes win! 109-105. 27 for Barnes, 21-12 for VanVleet, 21-7-4 for Siakam. That’s a big win to end a weird trip. – 10:16 PM
‘Topes win! 109-105. 27 for Barnes, 21-12 for VanVleet, 21-7-4 for Siakam. That’s a big win to end a weird trip. – 10:16 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lose a tough one to the Raptors defined by their own mistakes. They erased an 18-pt deficit to tie the game at 102-102 with 1:10 left, only to allow a quick 3 by Fred VanVleet and a backbreaking off reb/putback to OG Anunoby. They also had 18 TOs. – 10:15 PM
Wizards lose a tough one to the Raptors defined by their own mistakes. They erased an 18-pt deficit to tie the game at 102-102 with 1:10 left, only to allow a quick 3 by Fred VanVleet and a backbreaking off reb/putback to OG Anunoby. They also had 18 TOs. – 10:15 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
CLUTCH
#FredVanVleet | #NBAAllStar
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CLUTCH
#FredVanVleet | #NBAAllStar
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Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Fred 3, OG putback; Raptors up 5, 20 seconds left and they deserve to win one of these somehow – 10:13 PM
Fred 3, OG putback; Raptors up 5, 20 seconds left and they deserve to win one of these somehow – 10:13 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Montrezl Harrell did not start this game well, with 2 pts in the first 3 quarters. But Joe Blair stuck with him and it’s paying off. Trezz has 5 pts in the last :29 seconds as the Wizards have tied the game at 102-102 with 1:10 to go. – 10:11 PM
Montrezl Harrell did not start this game well, with 2 pts in the first 3 quarters. But Joe Blair stuck with him and it’s paying off. Trezz has 5 pts in the last :29 seconds as the Wizards have tied the game at 102-102 with 1:10 to go. – 10:11 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Of course the Raptors have me stressing out with 1:39 to play in this one. – 10:09 PM
Of course the Raptors have me stressing out with 1:39 to play in this one. – 10:09 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
You have to move as if you’ll need to make one more pass than you expect against Toronto. Last play ruined because Dinwiddie didn’t lift – 10:06 PM
You have to move as if you’ll need to make one more pass than you expect against Toronto. Last play ruined because Dinwiddie didn’t lift – 10:06 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
These Raptors keep playing wonderful games, stressful but wonderful entertainment – 10:04 PM
These Raptors keep playing wonderful games, stressful but wonderful entertainment – 10:04 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
This still only ranks 31st on the all-time list of wacky Raptors-Wizards games. – 10:02 PM
This still only ranks 31st on the all-time list of wacky Raptors-Wizards games. – 10:02 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Pascal did the Wiz a huge favor going at Trez instead of Dinwiddie. If I’m Toronto I’m targeting Dinwiddie every time. – 10:01 PM
Pascal did the Wiz a huge favor going at Trez instead of Dinwiddie. If I’m Toronto I’m targeting Dinwiddie every time. – 10:01 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Staying alive!
@Bradley Beal ⭐️
#NBAAllStar | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/DfL7tF6zxL – 9:59 PM
Staying alive!
@Bradley Beal ⭐️
#NBAAllStar | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/DfL7tF6zxL – 9:59 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors offence bogging down big time and it’s a game
Toronto by 6, 5:47 left – 9:59 PM
Raptors offence bogging down big time and it’s a game
Toronto by 6, 5:47 left – 9:59 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
You can’t jam the lane with two cutters against this Raptors team. You also can’t drive into a crowd without a plan to kick it back out. – 9:55 PM
You can’t jam the lane with two cutters against this Raptors team. You also can’t drive into a crowd without a plan to kick it back out. – 9:55 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Headed to the fourth.
Beal: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST
Dinwiddie: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
Hachimura: 11 PTS, 5-11 FG, 5 REB
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 9:44 PM
Headed to the fourth.
Beal: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST
Dinwiddie: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
Hachimura: 11 PTS, 5-11 FG, 5 REB
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 9:44 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
(1/2) The Raptors began tonight second in the NBA in forcing turnovers at 16.0 per game. That’s especially impressive considering that they play at one of the league’s slowest paces. Through three quarters tonight, the Wizards have 15 turnovers, leading to 23 Raptors points. – 9:43 PM
(1/2) The Raptors began tonight second in the NBA in forcing turnovers at 16.0 per game. That’s especially impressive considering that they play at one of the league’s slowest paces. Through three quarters tonight, the Wizards have 15 turnovers, leading to 23 Raptors points. – 9:43 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps up 91-77 after 3. It’s 71-47 after the last two quarters. Barnes feasting, VanVleet orchestrating. – 9:42 PM
Raps up 91-77 after 3. It’s 71-47 after the last two quarters. Barnes feasting, VanVleet orchestrating. – 9:42 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
The Wizards head into the fourth trailing 91-77. No gold can stay – 9:42 PM
The Wizards head into the fourth trailing 91-77. No gold can stay – 9:42 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
🚫🚫🚫
#DCAboveAll | @Thomas Bryant pic.twitter.com/SZhlNZ1SAd – 9:41 PM
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#DCAboveAll | @Thomas Bryant pic.twitter.com/SZhlNZ1SAd – 9:41 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Boucher making back to back 3s; Raptors up 15
It certainly is an intriguing and interesting team – 9:39 PM
Boucher making back to back 3s; Raptors up 15
It certainly is an intriguing and interesting team – 9:39 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Raptors are on a 22-5 run to really take things over late in the third quarter – 9:39 PM
Raptors are on a 22-5 run to really take things over late in the third quarter – 9:39 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley have such similar body types. Torsos on down are brick walls. – 9:37 PM
Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley have such similar body types. Torsos on down are brick walls. – 9:37 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Scottie Barnes: Still good at basketball, despite any recent wobbles. Having a hell of a game tonight. – 9:36 PM
Scottie Barnes: Still good at basketball, despite any recent wobbles. Having a hell of a game tonight. – 9:36 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Scottie Barnes is defending 1 through 5 on one end of the floor, and he just played bully ball at the rim to score on center Thomas Bryant on the other. Career-high 26 points for him. Special young player. – 9:36 PM
Scottie Barnes is defending 1 through 5 on one end of the floor, and he just played bully ball at the rim to score on center Thomas Bryant on the other. Career-high 26 points for him. Special young player. – 9:36 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
New career-high for Scottie Barnes; he’s got 26 points, and there’s still 14+ minutes left in this game. His previous high mark of 25 points came in Boston in his 2nd NBA game. – 9:35 PM
New career-high for Scottie Barnes; he’s got 26 points, and there’s still 14+ minutes left in this game. His previous high mark of 25 points came in Boston in his 2nd NBA game. – 9:35 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
All-Star Moves
#PascalSiakam | #NBAAllStar
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All-Star Moves
#PascalSiakam | #NBAAllStar
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Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
This was super close to being an amazing redemption turnover for Raul Neto, but Scott Foster did not want him to be great pic.twitter.com/v6uQfWAXBk – 9:32 PM
This was super close to being an amazing redemption turnover for Raul Neto, but Scott Foster did not want him to be great pic.twitter.com/v6uQfWAXBk – 9:32 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
For the first time tonight, Joseph Blair is putting Raul Neto into the game. It’s midway through the third quarter and appears to be in response to the Wizards’ turnover problems (14 turnovers so far). – 9:29 PM
For the first time tonight, Joseph Blair is putting Raul Neto into the game. It’s midway through the third quarter and appears to be in response to the Wizards’ turnover problems (14 turnovers so far). – 9:29 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Wizards by 3, 7:55 left in the third, Raptors have cleaned up a lot of their messy stuff by Washington’s still shooting like 56 per cent from the field – 9:25 PM
Wizards by 3, 7:55 left in the third, Raptors have cleaned up a lot of their messy stuff by Washington’s still shooting like 56 per cent from the field – 9:25 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
RIGHT ON TIME 👌
#FredVanVleet | #NBAAllStar
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RIGHT ON TIME 👌
#FredVanVleet | #NBAAllStar
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Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bradley Beal already has a season-worst 7 turnovers early in the 3rd quarter pic.twitter.com/uSU2JLP8uV – 9:21 PM
Bradley Beal already has a season-worst 7 turnovers early in the 3rd quarter pic.twitter.com/uSU2JLP8uV – 9:21 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal has 7 turnovers already with 8:40 left in the 3rd quarter. His career-high is 9. Wizards have 13 TOs as a team, which have led to 22 pts for the Raptors. – 9:21 PM
Bradley Beal has 7 turnovers already with 8:40 left in the 3rd quarter. His career-high is 9. Wizards have 13 TOs as a team, which have led to 22 pts for the Raptors. – 9:21 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The 3-center rotation has produced an interesting dynamic for the Wizards. Daniel Gafford has 6 pts on 3-5 in only 6 minutes. Only 6 minutes, seemingly in part, because they have to get other guys in there. – 9:06 PM
The 3-center rotation has produced an interesting dynamic for the Wizards. Daniel Gafford has 6 pts on 3-5 in only 6 minutes. Only 6 minutes, seemingly in part, because they have to get other guys in there. – 9:06 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Scottie Barnes in the 1st half: 17 points, 8-for-8 inside 9 feet, 0-for-4 outside 9 feet. – 9:04 PM
Scottie Barnes in the 1st half: 17 points, 8-for-8 inside 9 feet, 0-for-4 outside 9 feet. – 9:04 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
BRB in a few.
Hachimura: 8 PTS, 4-7 FG, 4 REB
Beal: 8 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
KCP: 8 PTS, 2-4 3P, 4 AST
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 9:03 PM
BRB in a few.
Hachimura: 8 PTS, 4-7 FG, 4 REB
Beal: 8 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
KCP: 8 PTS, 2-4 3P, 4 AST
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 9:03 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards trail the Raptors 55-54 at halftime. Scottie Barnes leads all scorers with 17 pts. He had 10 in the 2nd. Wizards have 11 TOs, 9 of which came in the 2nd quarter. – 9:03 PM
Wizards trail the Raptors 55-54 at halftime. Scottie Barnes leads all scorers with 17 pts. He had 10 in the 2nd. Wizards have 11 TOs, 9 of which came in the 2nd quarter. – 9:03 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Halftime: Raptors 55, Wizards 54
Beal: 8 p, 3 r, 7 a.
Dinwiddie: 6 p, 4 r, 2 a.
Avdija: 4 p, 3 r, 3 a
Barnes: 17 p, 0 r, 0 a
Turnovers (opp. pts.): Raptors 5 (9), Wizards 11 (18) – 9:02 PM
Halftime: Raptors 55, Wizards 54
Beal: 8 p, 3 r, 7 a.
Dinwiddie: 6 p, 4 r, 2 a.
Avdija: 4 p, 3 r, 3 a
Barnes: 17 p, 0 r, 0 a
Turnovers (opp. pts.): Raptors 5 (9), Wizards 11 (18) – 9:02 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors close the half on a 28-14 run. Some great defensive work from VanVleet, Trent and Barnes. Scottie had 10 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter; he’s been dominant. Just 7 first-half points for the bench, but the starters are doing the heavy lifting again. Raps by 1. – 9:02 PM
Raptors close the half on a 28-14 run. Some great defensive work from VanVleet, Trent and Barnes. Scottie had 10 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter; he’s been dominant. Just 7 first-half points for the bench, but the starters are doing the heavy lifting again. Raps by 1. – 9:02 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Halftime: Raptors 55, Wizards 54. Wiz are up to 11 turnovers, Beal didn’t score in the second. – 9:02 PM
Halftime: Raptors 55, Wizards 54. Wiz are up to 11 turnovers, Beal didn’t score in the second. – 9:02 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 55-54 at the half, can’t say I saw that coming but good on ’em – 9:01 PM
Raptors up 55-54 at the half, can’t say I saw that coming but good on ’em – 9:01 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards with an atrocious 9 turnovers for 18 Raptors points in the second quarter alone – 9:01 PM
Wizards with an atrocious 9 turnovers for 18 Raptors points in the second quarter alone – 9:01 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors lead 55-54 after a half. I’m sure there’s a reason Daniel Gafford played the first 6:26 and didn’t return for the Wizards, but I can’t think of it. – 9:01 PM
Raptors lead 55-54 after a half. I’m sure there’s a reason Daniel Gafford played the first 6:26 and didn’t return for the Wizards, but I can’t think of it. – 9:01 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards just turned the ball over 6 times in a span of 3 minutes and 11 seconds. The Wizards were up 7 when that stretch began, now the Raptors lead. – 8:59 PM
The Wizards just turned the ball over 6 times in a span of 3 minutes and 11 seconds. The Wizards were up 7 when that stretch began, now the Raptors lead. – 8:59 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Raptors have turned up their defense, and the Wizards have faltered. The Wizards now are up to 11 turnovers, leading to 16 Raptors points. – 8:59 PM
The Raptors have turned up their defense, and the Wizards have faltered. The Wizards now are up to 11 turnovers, leading to 16 Raptors points. – 8:59 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
You don’t appreciate how good VanVleet is at digging in until you watch other guys try and fail to do it. – 8:58 PM
You don’t appreciate how good VanVleet is at digging in until you watch other guys try and fail to do it. – 8:58 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Scottie Barnes has 15 points and no other stats, just like all the draft experts predicted. – 8:55 PM
Scottie Barnes has 15 points and no other stats, just like all the draft experts predicted. – 8:55 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Trezz showing off the vision!
#DCAboveAll | @Montrezl Harrell pic.twitter.com/TtZcCymfeW – 8:55 PM
Trezz showing off the vision!
#DCAboveAll | @Montrezl Harrell pic.twitter.com/TtZcCymfeW – 8:55 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards’ 13-point lead is a thing of the past with Raptors going on a 9-0 run to tie the game at 47 – 8:53 PM
Wizards’ 13-point lead is a thing of the past with Raptors going on a 9-0 run to tie the game at 47 – 8:53 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors guarding a big better, could use Siakam to get going offensively but only down 5 – 8:51 PM
Raptors guarding a big better, could use Siakam to get going offensively but only down 5 – 8:51 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Great ball movement for the Wizards so far in this game. 14 assists midway through the 2nd quarter. Bradley Beal leads the way with 6 assists in 13 minutes. Wiz shooting 51.2%. – 8:50 PM
Great ball movement for the Wizards so far in this game. 14 assists midway through the 2nd quarter. Bradley Beal leads the way with 6 assists in 13 minutes. Wiz shooting 51.2%. – 8:50 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Spin, Step-back, Shot
#OGAnunoby l #NBAAllStar
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Spin, Step-back, Shot
#OGAnunoby l #NBAAllStar
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Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Weaving through the defense.
#DCAboveAll | @Rui Hachimura pic.twitter.com/FheLApDzld – 8:47 PM
Weaving through the defense.
#DCAboveAll | @Rui Hachimura pic.twitter.com/FheLApDzld – 8:47 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Wizards bench 20 points
Raptors bench 0 points
By all means, play more guys – 8:43 PM
Wizards bench 20 points
Raptors bench 0 points
By all means, play more guys – 8:43 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Rough quarter. 8 Raptors players have gotten in, so rotation has expanded a bit, but still no bench points for Toronto. Wizards reserves with a 10-0 advantage. Washington lead is 10. – 8:36 PM
Rough quarter. 8 Raptors players have gotten in, so rotation has expanded a bit, but still no bench points for Toronto. Wizards reserves with a 10-0 advantage. Washington lead is 10. – 8:36 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Off to a hot start 🔥
Beal: 8 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
Gafford: 6 PTS, 3-5 FG, 3 REB
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 8:34 PM
Off to a hot start 🔥
Beal: 8 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
Gafford: 6 PTS, 3-5 FG, 3 REB
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 8:34 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The first quarter was a strong energy quarter for the Wizards: energetic and dialed in. They beat the Raptors to some loose basketballs. Joseph Blair said he wanted the Wizards to match or surpass the Raptors’ energy from the outset, and the Wizards succeeded. They lead 30-20. – 8:34 PM
The first quarter was a strong energy quarter for the Wizards: energetic and dialed in. They beat the Raptors to some loose basketballs. Joseph Blair said he wanted the Wizards to match or surpass the Raptors’ energy from the outset, and the Wizards succeeded. They lead 30-20. – 8:34 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
After one, the Wizards lead the Raptors 30-20.
Beal has 8 points. The Wiz have *22* in the paint after one. Ball movement lewkin good – 8:34 PM
After one, the Wizards lead the Raptors 30-20.
Beal has 8 points. The Wiz have *22* in the paint after one. Ball movement lewkin good – 8:34 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Good start for the Wizards. They lead the Raptors 30-20 after one. Beal leads all scorers with 8 pts. Raptors are shooting 38.1% FG, 3-10 3PT and have 4 TOs. 22 PITP already for Wiz. – 8:33 PM
Good start for the Wizards. They lead the Raptors 30-20 after one. Beal leads all scorers with 8 pts. Raptors are shooting 38.1% FG, 3-10 3PT and have 4 TOs. 22 PITP already for Wiz. – 8:33 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Brutal Raptors quarter, they’re lucky to be down 10
But, lots of quarters left – 8:33 PM
Brutal Raptors quarter, they’re lucky to be down 10
But, lots of quarters left – 8:33 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Scottie Barnes’ drop step and lefty hook on the block might be the Raptors hilight tonight. – 8:25 PM
Scottie Barnes’ drop step and lefty hook on the block might be the Raptors hilight tonight. – 8:25 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors can’t make a shot but at least they’re turning it over and not defending particularly well
Wizards by 8 – 8:22 PM
Raptors can’t make a shot but at least they’re turning it over and not defending particularly well
Wizards by 8 – 8:22 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Daniel Gafford’s a pretty big guy, somehow the Raptors have totally lost him in about 3 possessions – 8:20 PM
Daniel Gafford’s a pretty big guy, somehow the Raptors have totally lost him in about 3 possessions – 8:20 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Nick Nurse always throws the kitchen sink at Bradley Beal, has led to Deni Avdija finding an open Daniel Gafford twice already midway through the first quarter – 8:19 PM
Nick Nurse always throws the kitchen sink at Bradley Beal, has led to Deni Avdija finding an open Daniel Gafford twice already midway through the first quarter – 8:19 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Quick timeout for the Raptors after Wizards score a series of increasingly easy buckets and lead by 7 – 8:14 PM
Quick timeout for the Raptors after Wizards score a series of increasingly easy buckets and lead by 7 – 8:14 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards on fire to start with 4-4 shooting including 2 threes for 10 points in the opening 1:53 (255 point pace)
Nick Nurse takes an early timeout – 8:13 PM
Wizards on fire to start with 4-4 shooting including 2 threes for 10 points in the opening 1:53 (255 point pace)
Nick Nurse takes an early timeout – 8:13 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
🔥 FLAMES 🔥
#DCAboveAll | @Rui Hachimura pic.twitter.com/JZQaV9Iobw – 8:05 PM
🔥 FLAMES 🔥
#DCAboveAll | @Rui Hachimura pic.twitter.com/JZQaV9Iobw – 8:05 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Rockin’ with Rui.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/3dWaWvHgrZ – 7:53 PM
Rockin’ with Rui.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/3dWaWvHgrZ – 7:53 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors starting VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Anunoby, Siakam vs Washington. – 7:35 PM
Raptors starting VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Anunoby, Siakam vs Washington. – 7:35 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Shots 🆙
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/LGdrWGLzs3 – 7:34 PM
Shots 🆙
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/LGdrWGLzs3 – 7:34 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
The evolution of the Papa John’s 50% off Wizards promotion is hilarious
Back in the day it used to be 100+ points and a win, last season it was 120+ points, this season it is 115+ points – 7:34 PM
The evolution of the Papa John’s 50% off Wizards promotion is hilarious
Back in the day it used to be 100+ points and a win, last season it was 120+ points, this season it is 115+ points – 7:34 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors go back to smallish starting group with VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Anunoby, Siakam against the Wizards – 7:31 PM
Raptors go back to smallish starting group with VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Anunoby, Siakam against the Wizards – 7:31 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Deni Avdija will start in Kyle Kuzma’s place as he sits due to a neck issue:
Dinwiddie, Beal, KCP, Avdija, Gafford – 7:31 PM
Deni Avdija will start in Kyle Kuzma’s place as he sits due to a neck issue:
Dinwiddie, Beal, KCP, Avdija, Gafford – 7:31 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Tonight’s starters ⬇ #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/E0zg1etVvA – 7:30 PM
Tonight’s starters ⬇ #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/E0zg1etVvA – 7:30 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
PJ Washington ditches the braids and sinks his first three after 16 straight misses – 7:27 PM
PJ Washington ditches the braids and sinks his first three after 16 straight misses – 7:27 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards and Raptors will square off at *8* pm on @NBCSWashington. Kyle Kuzma is out, so a good opportunity for Rui Hachimura on Japanese Heritage Night.
My 3 keys to the game (w/ video of Rui and Beal warming up)👇 pic.twitter.com/pNeIxwbReT – 7:11 PM
The Wizards and Raptors will square off at *8* pm on @NBCSWashington. Kyle Kuzma is out, so a good opportunity for Rui Hachimura on Japanese Heritage Night.
My 3 keys to the game (w/ video of Rui and Beal warming up)👇 pic.twitter.com/pNeIxwbReT – 7:11 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
One-hour warning 🚨
📍 @CapitalOneArena
🎙 @1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 7:00 PM
One-hour warning 🚨
📍 @CapitalOneArena
🎙 @1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 7:00 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nick wasn’t sure who will start for the Raptors tonight. It’ll be interesting to see who it is and it’ll be interesting see if anyone suggests he’s wrong for *not* playing someone a lot – 6:54 PM
Nick wasn’t sure who will start for the Raptors tonight. It’ll be interesting to see who it is and it’ll be interesting see if anyone suggests he’s wrong for *not* playing someone a lot – 6:54 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Friday fits and kicks 🔥
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/5jQp4Mg6rw – 6:45 PM
Friday fits and kicks 🔥
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/5jQp4Mg6rw – 6:45 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nurse anticipates using Yuta Watanabe in the rotation tonight. “I’ve gotta start playing some other players, I think.” – 6:44 PM
Nurse anticipates using Yuta Watanabe in the rotation tonight. “I’ve gotta start playing some other players, I think.” – 6:44 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nick Nurse is as pumped as any Japanese basketball fan for the historic nature of Watanabe-Hachimura
“This is it. Tonight’s the night” – 6:43 PM
Nick Nurse is as pumped as any Japanese basketball fan for the historic nature of Watanabe-Hachimura
“This is it. Tonight’s the night” – 6:43 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
“Takeshi, man. This is it!” – Nick Nurse on Yuta Watanabe vs. Rui Hachimura – 6:43 PM
“Takeshi, man. This is it!” – Nick Nurse on Yuta Watanabe vs. Rui Hachimura – 6:43 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nurse, asked how VanVleet, Siakam and Co. feel about their increased minutes: “They love it. They love the minutes. They love to play. They love how we’re doing it. They’re absolutely 100% on board.” – 6:38 PM
Nurse, asked how VanVleet, Siakam and Co. feel about their increased minutes: “They love it. They love the minutes. They love to play. They love how we’re doing it. They’re absolutely 100% on board.” – 6:38 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Nick Nurse says Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam “love” the tight rotation and the extra minutes they’re getting these days – 6:37 PM
Nick Nurse says Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam “love” the tight rotation and the extra minutes they’re getting these days – 6:37 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Gary Trent Jr. cleared to return for the Raptors tonight after missing six games with ankle swelling – 6:34 PM
Gary Trent Jr. cleared to return for the Raptors tonight after missing six games with ankle swelling – 6:34 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Trent returns vs Washington tonight. Raptors were held under 100 points in 4 of the 6 games he missed with the ankle injury, averaging 97.8 over that stretch (nearly 10 fewer than their season average), so yeah, they’ve missed him. – 6:34 PM
Trent returns vs Washington tonight. Raptors were held under 100 points in 4 of the 6 games he missed with the ankle injury, averaging 97.8 over that stretch (nearly 10 fewer than their season average), so yeah, they’ve missed him. – 6:34 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Gary Trent Jr. (ankle swelling) will play against Washington on Friday night. He missed the last six games. – 6:34 PM
Gary Trent Jr. (ankle swelling) will play against Washington on Friday night. He missed the last six games. – 6:34 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
The WNBPA hints at expansion 👀
“You fly to Nashville, Toronto, and the Bay Area, too, right?”
➡️ https://t.co/Y8bZDdryIY pic.twitter.com/KUjeUILWoH – 6:25 PM
The WNBPA hints at expansion 👀
“You fly to Nashville, Toronto, and the Bay Area, too, right?”
➡️ https://t.co/Y8bZDdryIY pic.twitter.com/KUjeUILWoH – 6:25 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kyle Kuzma is out vs. the Raptors tonight with neck spasms, per Wizards. – 6:12 PM
Kyle Kuzma is out vs. the Raptors tonight with neck spasms, per Wizards. – 6:12 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Just noticed David Johnson is in Health and Safety protocols. That leaves one Raptors player who has yet to enter protocols this season. Mary Brown’s Chicken may be the secret 👀 – 6:10 PM
Just noticed David Johnson is in Health and Safety protocols. That leaves one Raptors player who has yet to enter protocols this season. Mary Brown’s Chicken may be the secret 👀 – 6:10 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Kyle Kuzma will not play tonight due to neck spasms, the Wizards announced. – 6:09 PM
Kyle Kuzma will not play tonight due to neck spasms, the Wizards announced. – 6:09 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Kyle Kuzma (neck spasms) will not play tonight vs. Toronto. – 6:08 PM
Kyle Kuzma (neck spasms) will not play tonight vs. Toronto. – 6:08 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Wizards say Kyle Kuzma (neck sprain) will not play tonight vs. Toronto. – 6:08 PM
Wizards say Kyle Kuzma (neck sprain) will not play tonight vs. Toronto. – 6:08 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Rep The District with the newest cans from @MichelobULTRA!
Available now! pic.twitter.com/dQMMLJ0cNj – 6:02 PM
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Available now! pic.twitter.com/dQMMLJ0cNj – 6:02 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
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SZN10 – E12: https://t.co/7vhJJuHjn3 pic.twitter.com/uXKrMKtZDz – 5:38 PM
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SZN10 – E12: https://t.co/7vhJJuHjn3 pic.twitter.com/uXKrMKtZDz – 5:38 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
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Rod Boone @rodboone
PJ Washington is available to play against Oklahoma City.
“He should be good to go tonight.” — James Borrego pic.twitter.com/M1FHCT4dHV – 5:18 PM
PJ Washington is available to play against Oklahoma City.
“He should be good to go tonight.” — James Borrego pic.twitter.com/M1FHCT4dHV – 5:18 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
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Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Versatile forwards ready to battle it out.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/xV2PHyMxjB – 2:00 PM
Versatile forwards ready to battle it out.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/xV2PHyMxjB – 2:00 PM
