Toronto Raptors Extend Streak to Seven with 119-109 Triumph Over Brooklyn Nets

Key Takeaways:

• The Toronto Raptors secured a 119-109 victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, recording their 11th win in 12 games
• Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 17 points, while Ja’Kobe Walter contributed a season-high 16 points
• Tyrese Martin posted a season-best 26 points for the Nets, who will host New York on Monday night

Game Overview

The Toronto Raptors continued their impressive run of form with a 119-109 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday evening. This result marked Toronto’s seventh consecutive victory and their 11th win in their last 12 outings.

Scottie Barnes led his team in scoring by delivering 17 points. Ja’Kobe Walter produced his highest scoring outing of the season, adding 16 points for the Raptors. RJ Barrett also scored 16 before exiting the match midway through the third quarter due to a sprained right knee, sustained after awkwardly landing on a fast break dunk following a steal.

Player Performances and Turning Points

Brandon Ingram notched 14 points, including a first-half three-pointer that brought him to the 10,000 career points milestone – his only basket of the second period. Immanuel Quickley had a particularly strong fourth quarter, contributing eight of his 13 points during that frame, powering Toronto to close out the contest. Sandro Mamukelashvili made his first start of the season for the Raptors, finishing with 12 points, while Gradey Dick and Jamal Shead posted 12 and 11 points respectively.

The Nets found scoring from Tyrese Martin, who set a new season-high with 26 points, while Michael Porter Jr. added 25 and Noah Clowney delivered 22. Nic Claxton finished with a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds, following his first career triple-double recorded on Friday night in a win at Boston.

Match Analysis

After holding a 65-58 advantage at half-time, the Raptors faced a late challenge when Michael Porter Jr.’s layup levelled the score at 104 with 4:24 remaining in the fourth quarter. However, Immanuel Quickley converted two critical three-pointers as Toronto responded with a decisive 10-0 run in the subsequent two and a half minutes, regaining control and closing out the win.

Sandro Mamukelashvili stepped in at centre for Jakob Poeltl, who missed the fixture with a sore lower back. For Toronto, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles returned to action after missing two games because of a sore right knee.

Upcoming Fixtures

• The Brooklyn Nets will host New York on Monday night.
• The Toronto Raptors will remain at home to play against Cleveland on Monday night.