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Raptors secure gritty road win against Wizards in NBA matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 4:33 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Raptors secure gritty road win against Wizards in NBA matchup

Summary

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards 112-102 on Friday night at Capital One Arena. After an easy opening night victory, the Raptors faced a tougher challenge but managed to hold on in the fourth quarter. Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 28 points and 14 rebounds, while RJ Barrett added 23 points. Head coach Darko Rajaković praised the team's resilience under pressure, noting their effectiveness in rebounding and inside scoring. Toronto improves to 2-0 early in the 2026-27 NBA season, with a match against the Minnesota Timberwolves upcoming.

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By the Numbers

•Toronto improves to 2-0 in the 2026-27 NBA season.
•Scottie Barnes recorded 28 points and 14 rebounds.
•Raptors outrebounded the Wizards 53-40.
•Darko Rajaković highlighted the team's perseverance.
•The Raptors next face the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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4:33 AMYahoo Sports — Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic gives props to Toronto for tough team win over Wizards

What they're saying

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Darko Rajaković has Toronto Raptors fans believing this team can win in more ways than one. That’s after guiding his squad to a gritty 112-102 road victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday. Following their 43-point blowout on opening night, the Raptors faced a tougher challenge at Capital One Arena. However, they held firm down the stretch to […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic gives props to Toronto for tough team win over Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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