Key Takeaways:
- Cason Wallace matched his career-high with 27 points as Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Toronto Raptors 116-107
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remained sidelined due to an abdominal strain and did not travel for the Thunder’s only regular-season visit to Canada
- Oklahoma City prevailed despite missing multiple key players, securing their NBA-best 21st road victory
Game Overview
The Oklahoma City Thunder recorded their fifth victory in six games, overcoming the Toronto Raptors 116-107 on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena. Cason Wallace stepped up in the absence of several prominent team mates, equalling his career-high scoring tally of 27 points, while Isaiah Joe contributed 22 to the cause.
Alex Caruso tallied 16 points on his return from injury, Luguentz Dort added 15, and Isaiah Hartenstein finished with 11. With this win, the Thunder extended their streak in Toronto to three consecutive games and maintained their position atop the NBA standings. Their road record stands at a league-leading 21-7.
Road battle: won 😤 pic.twitter.com/toPZAlP0sv
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 25, 2026
Thunder Overcome Absences
Oklahoma City entered the contest without Canadian star and reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was sidelined by an abdominal strain and did not travel for the team’s solitary regular-season match in Canada. Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain) and Jalen Williams (strained right hamstring) were also unavailable. Caruso, however, returned after missing Sunday’s home win over Cleveland owing to a sprained left ankle.
In Gilgeous-Alexander’s absence, Wallace produced his second consecutive 20-point performance, also registering six assists and eight rebounds.
Raptors’ Efforts Fall Short
The Raptors saw RJ Barrett lead their scoring with 21 points, while Immanuel Quickley and Ja’Kobe Walter contributed 17 apiece. Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram each notched up 15 points, with Jamal Shead adding 13.
Oklahoma City held a commanding 96-71 advantage with 1:55 left in the third quarter. Toronto mounted a spirited comeback, drawing level at 101-101 after Shead’s three-pointer with 4:06 remaining. The Thunder had struggled early in the fourth, missing 14 of their first 15 field-goal attempts, but Wallace responded decisively with back-to-back baskets, subsequently forcing a steal and assisting Joe from beyond the arc.
Key Statistics
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cason Wallace | Thunder | 27 | 8 | 6 |
| Isaiah Joe | Thunder | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| RJ Barrett | Raptors | 21 | 8 | 4 |
| Immanuel Quickley | Raptors | 17 | 3 | 4 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | Raptors | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| Scottie Barnes | Raptors | 15 | 3 | 7 |
| Brandon Ingram | Raptors | 15 | 6 | 6 |
| Jamal Shead | Raptors | 13 | 1 | 4 |
Looking Ahead
The Raptors were without Jakob Poeltl due to lower back concerns, as the side prepares for the second night of a back-to-back stretch. Toronto will host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the Thunder will travel to face the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday evening.
