"The Raptors have proved this season that, sure, they can't beat the best. But they certainly can lose to the worst. Sure, they figured it out. They shouldn't have had to claw back into the game against a team like the Wizards. If they play even a modicum of their own game out of the gate, this isn't even a contest. Frustrating start."
"The biggest positive takeaway was IQ's incredible 27-point, 11-assist performance despite hitting only two 3s. His pass to Shead in the corner for a triple forced a fourth quarter timeout that became the nail in the Wizards' coffin."
"Finally, the Raptors got to be the big team against the small team. Poeltl was a steadying presence throughout the game. He was getting his way when he got downhill."
The Raptors faced a struggling Wizards team featuring mostly unfamiliar players and got off to a terrible start, allowing Washington to shoot 54% from three in the first quarter. Despite trailing early, Toronto won the second quarter by five points and the third by nine, demonstrating improved defensive intensity. Assistant coach James Wade emphasized at halftime that the team needed to take the game more seriously. Immanuel Quickley led the comeback with 27 points and 11 assists despite limited three-point shooting, while Jakob Poeltl provided steady interior presence and RJ Barrett contributed crucial scoring. The Raptors' ability to dominate a smaller opponent in the second half proved decisive in securing the victory.
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