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501 | TORONTO | +8 | Over 200 | 502 | WASHINGTON | Pk | Under 208 |
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All Games | 32-15 | -4.6 | 23-23 | 27-20 | 106.5 | 53.2 | 45.9% | 50.7 | 101.1 | 50.9 | 46.1% | 51.6 | Road Games | 14-8 | +5.1 | 12-9 | 15-7 | 108.2 | 54.6 | 45.6% | 50.2 | 105.3 | 53.1 | 46.8% | 52.8 | Last 5 Games | 5-0 | +5 | 2-3 | 4-1 | 111.0 | 55.2 | 48.8% | 48.4 | 102.2 | 49.2 | 44.5% | 51.4 |
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Team Stats (All Games) | 106.5 | 53.2 | 39-85 | 45.9% | 9-25 | 34.9% | 20-25 | 78.3% | 51 | 11 | 21 | 22 | 7 | 12 | 4 | vs opponents surrendering | 100.1 | 49.9 | 37-83 | 45.0% | 8-23 | 35.0% | 17-23 | 75.3% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | Team Stats (Road Games) | 108.2 | 54.6 | 39-86 | 45.6% | 8-25 | 33.0% | 22-27 | 78.6% | 50 | 12 | 20 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 4 | Stats Against (All Games) | 101.1 | 50.9 | 38-82 | 46.1% | 8-22 | 34.8% | 18-24 | 73.2% | 52 | 11 | 23 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 5 | vs opponents averaging | 99.3 | 49.3 | 37-83 | 44.9% | 8-22 | 34.7% | 17-23 | 75.1% | 51 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | Stats Against (Road Games) | 105.3 | 53.1 | 39-83 | 46.8% | 8-22 | 34.3% | 20-26 | 76.7% | 53 | 12 | 23 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 6 |
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All Games | 31-16 | +7.4 | 21-25 | 23-24 | 99.8 | 49.9 | 47.4% | 52.1 | 97.7 | 47.5 | 43.7% | 49.0 | Home Games | 18-6 | +3.9 | 11-12 | 11-13 | 101.9 | 51.0 | 47.6% | 53.5 | 94.9 | 43.6 | 41.8% | 50.3 | Last 5 Games | 2-3 | -1.8 | 0-5 | 3-2 | 102.4 | 49.8 | 45.9% | 59.0 | 104.2 | 51.0 | 41.5% | 52.4 |
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Team Stats (All Games) | 99.8 | 49.9 | 39-82 | 47.4% | 6-16 | 37.8% | 16-21 | 73.7% | 52 | 10 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 5 | vs opponents surrendering | 100.3 | 49.8 | 38-83 | 45.2% | 8-22 | 35.2% | 17-23 | 75.3% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | Team Stats (Home Games) | 101.9 | 51.0 | 40-84 | 47.6% | 6-16 | 40.3% | 16-21 | 75.7% | 53 | 10 | 26 | 21 | 9 | 15 | 5 | Stats Against (All Games) | 97.7 | 47.5 | 36-83 | 43.7% | 8-22 | 35.0% | 18-24 | 75.5% | 49 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 4 | vs opponents averaging | 99.5 | 49.4 | 37-83 | 44.9% | 8-22 | 34.9% | 17-23 | 75.4% | 51 | 11 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 5 | Stats Against (Home Games) | 94.9 | 43.6 | 35-83 | 41.8% | 7-22 | 32.1% | 18-25 | 74.3% | 50 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 15 | 5 |
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| Average power rating of opponents played: TORONTO 94, WASHINGTON 95.6 |
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12/22/2014 | @ CHICAGO | 120-129 | L | 4 | L | 200.5 | O | 44-100 | 44.0% | 53 | 7 | 40-74 | 54.1% | 50 | 15 | 12/27/2014 | @ LA CLIPPERS | 110-98 | W | 4.5 | W | 214.5 | U | 41-86 | 47.7% | 48 | 9 | 37-81 | 45.7% | 48 | 14 | 12/28/2014 | @ DENVER | 116-102 | W | -2.5 | W | 214 | O | 43-88 | 48.9% | 54 | 6 | 37-87 | 42.5% | 63 | 10 | 12/30/2014 | @ PORTLAND | 97-102 | L | 3.5 | L | 209.5 | U | 40-99 | 40.4% | 57 | 10 | 38-95 | 40.0% | 65 | 14 | 1/2/2015 | @ GOLDEN STATE | 105-126 | L | 4 | L | 216.5 | O | 40-86 | 46.5% | 48 | 15 | 49-92 | 53.3% | 50 | 9 | 1/4/2015 | @ PHOENIX | 109-125 | L | 1 | L | 217 | O | 38-83 | 45.8% | 48 | 20 | 48-89 | 53.9% | 50 | 16 | 1/8/2015 | CHARLOTTE | 95-103 | L | -13 | L | 197.5 | O | 33-83 | 39.8% | 53 | 14 | 42-88 | 47.7% | 56 | 8 | 1/10/2015 | BOSTON | 109-96 | W | -11.5 | W | 209.5 | U | 41-91 | 45.1% | 53 | 13 | 39-83 | 47.0% | 54 | 18 | 1/12/2015 | DETROIT | 111-114 | L | -6 | L | 208 | O | 47-87 | 54.0% | 49 | 18 | 41-96 | 42.7% | 56 | 8 | 1/14/2015 | PHILADELPHIA | 100-84 | W | -18 | L | 202 | U | 38-82 | 46.3% | 58 | 17 | 31-80 | 38.7% | 55 | 12 | 1/16/2015 | ATLANTA | 89-110 | L | 2 | L | 206.5 | U | 35-82 | 42.7% | 47 | 17 | 42-69 | 60.9% | 33 | 17 | 1/18/2015 | NEW ORLEANS | 93-95 | L | -11 | L | 205.5 | U | 31-72 | 43.1% | 44 | 15 | 39-82 | 47.6% | 53 | 17 | 1/19/2015 | @ MILWAUKEE | 92-89 | W | 1 | W | 197 | U | 36-90 | 40.0% | 63 | 15 | 34-76 | 44.7% | 52 | 16 | 1/21/2015 | @ MEMPHIS | 86-92 | L | 6 | T | 202 | U | 27-85 | 31.8% | 56 | 14 | 34-74 | 45.9% | 53 | 13 | 1/23/2015 | @ PHILADELPHIA | 91-86 | W | -13 | L | 195 | U | 33-80 | 41.2% | 54 | 14 | 31-81 | 38.3% | 51 | 18 | 1/25/2015 | DETROIT | 114-110 | W | -8 | L | 197.5 | O | 43-81 | 53.1% | 45 | 8 | 41-90 | 45.6% | 55 | 14 | 1/27/2015 | @ INDIANA | 104-91 | W | -3 | W | 194.5 | O | 34-73 | 46.6% | 49 | 10 | 34-82 | 41.5% | 52 | 14 | 1/28/2015 | SACRAMENTO | 119-102 | W | -5 | W | 209 | O | 43-84 | 51.2% | 44 | 16 | 35-73 | 47.9% | 42 | 17 | 1/30/2015 | @ BROOKLYN | 127-122 | W | -7.5 | L | 197 | O | 47-92 | 51.1% | 50 | 9 | 49-101 | 48.5% | 57 | 7 | 1/31/2015 | @ WASHINGTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2/2/2015 | MILWAUKEE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2/4/2015 | BROOKLYN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2/6/2015 | LA CLIPPERS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2/8/2015 | SAN ANTONIO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2/11/2015 | WASHINGTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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12/23/2014 | CHICAGO | 91-99 | L | -2.5 | L | 197.5 | U | 38-89 | 42.7% | 48 | 8 | 39-85 | 45.9% | 63 | 10 | 12/25/2014 | @ NEW YORK | 102-91 | W | -5 | W | 192.5 | O | 44-86 | 51.2% | 49 | 10 | 36-80 | 45.0% | 44 | 7 | 12/27/2014 | BOSTON | 101-88 | W | -9.5 | W | 205.5 | U | 45-90 | 50.0% | 58 | 18 | 32-79 | 40.5% | 44 | 18 | 12/29/2014 | @ HOUSTON | 104-103 | W | 3.5 | W | 200 | O | 35-73 | 47.9% | 44 | 18 | 40-86 | 46.5% | 51 | 18 | 12/30/2014 | @ DALLAS | 87-114 | L | 5 | L | 209.5 | U | 33-74 | 44.6% | 56 | 22 | 43-82 | 52.4% | 43 | 7 | 1/2/2015 | @ OKLAHOMA CITY | 102-109 | L | 7.5 | W | 206 | O | 39-84 | 46.4% | 45 | 15 | 44-83 | 53.0% | 47 | 10 | 1/3/2015 | @ SAN ANTONIO | 92-101 | L | 5 | L | 194.5 | U | 40-82 | 48.8% | 40 | 6 | 43-78 | 55.1% | 49 | 10 | 1/5/2015 | @ NEW ORLEANS | 92-85 | W | 3 | W | 200 | U | 38-79 | 48.1% | 45 | 10 | 33-74 | 44.6% | 44 | 18 | 1/7/2015 | NEW YORK | 101-91 | W | -14 | L | 187.5 | O | 39-76 | 51.3% | 50 | 16 | 34-82 | 41.5% | 45 | 15 | 1/9/2015 | CHICAGO | 102-86 | W | -1 | W | 195 | U | 41-86 | 47.7% | 55 | 13 | 32-83 | 38.6% | 55 | 16 | 1/11/2015 | @ ATLANTA | 89-120 | L | 4 | L | 193.5 | O | 36-76 | 47.4% | 44 | 19 | 42-89 | 47.2% | 50 | 8 | 1/13/2015 | SAN ANTONIO | 101-93 | W | 0 | W | 195.5 | U | 37-75 | 49.3% | 54 | 15 | 38-96 | 39.6% | 49 | 7 | 1/14/2015 | @ CHICAGO | 105-99 | W | 6 | W | 196 | O | 40-78 | 51.3% | 54 | 15 | 34-79 | 43.0% | 40 | 12 | 1/16/2015 | BROOKLYN | 80-102 | L | -9 | L | 191 | U | 31-73 | 42.5% | 45 | 19 | 37-81 | 45.7% | 50 | 10 | 1/17/2015 | @ BROOKLYN | 99-90 | W | -6 | W | 189.5 | U | 40-77 | 51.9% | 56 | 13 | 36-82 | 43.9% | 44 | 10 | 1/19/2015 | PHILADELPHIA | 111-76 | W | -13.5 | W | 192.5 | U | 45-81 | 55.6% | 68 | 22 | 28-85 | 32.9% | 38 | 16 | 1/21/2015 | OKLAHOMA CITY | 103-105 | L | 0 | L | 207.5 | O | 38-100 | 38.0% | 71 | 9 | 40-102 | 39.2% | 63 | 10 | 1/24/2015 | @ PORTLAND | 96-103 | L | -3.5 | L | 195 | O | 40-82 | 48.8% | 46 | 12 | 35-87 | 40.2% | 51 | 12 | 1/25/2015 | @ DENVER | 117-115 | W | -3.5 | L | 203.5 | O | 48-90 | 53.3% | 60 | 17 | 41-101 | 40.6% | 55 | 9 | 1/27/2015 | @ LA LAKERS | 98-92 | W | -8.5 | L | 193.5 | U | 38-78 | 48.7% | 60 | 16 | 37-87 | 42.5% | 42 | 11 | 1/28/2015 | @ PHOENIX | 98-106 | L | 6 | L | 210.5 | U | 37-88 | 42.0% | 58 | 13 | 40-88 | 45.5% | 51 | 9 | 1/31/2015 | TORONTO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2/2/2015 | CHARLOTTE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2/4/2015 | @ ATLANTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2/5/2015 | @ CHARLOTTE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2/7/2015 | BROOKLYN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2/9/2015 | ORLANDO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2/11/2015 | @ TORONTO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | TORONTO: GUARDS: DeMAR DeROZAN has evolved from raw athlete into dangerous scorer. He gets to the line frequently enough that he's virtually guaranteed a 20-PPG average . . . There's some long-term worry with KYLE LOWRY. His stocky body type leaves little room for error on those contested threes he hits, and there's some question of motivation now that he's been paid. But he was so good last season, that the chances of a fall-off seem low . . . Along with being the primary back-up at point guard, GREIVIS VASQUEZ will play alongside Lowry at times to take ball-handling pressure off of him . . . LOUIS WILLIAMS should be closer to 100 percent in his second season off ACL surgery, though he's looking at a fourth guard role in Toronto. FORWARDS: AMIR JOHNSON will lead the rotation at the 4, providing rim protection, rebounding and hustle baskets . . . He's streaky, but uber dunker TERRENCE ROSS is reinventing himself as a three-point shooter . . . Stretch 4 PATRICK PATTERSON has added a corner three to supplement a below-the-rim game . . . TYLER HANSBROUGH's spastic style is a thing of beauty . . . JAMES JOHNSON returns to Toronto. He's more versatile than his doughy frame would suggest . . . Undersized big CHUCK HAYES will throw his weight around for 15 minutes a night . . . Draft night stunner BRUNO CABOCLO is likely headed for the D-League . . . Ditto DeANDRE DANIELS . . . Not too long ago multiple teams fought over LANDRY FIELDS, but those days are long gone. CENTERS: JONAS VALANCIUNAS still has to add some nuance to his game (such as making physical contact with a defender when he sets a screen) if he's going to get full-time minutes. But the big upside is still there . . . LUCAS NOGUEIRA, a 2013 first-rounder picked up from Atlanta, gives them a rim protector . . . GREG STIEMSMA was added in early September to provide depth at the center position. | | WASHINGTON: GUARDS: JOHN WALL has improved tremendously over the past two seasons. His physical skills are off the chart, and now he's significantly cut back on head-scratching mistakes . . . It appears that BRADLEY BEAL is becoming the perfect running mate for Wall in the short and the long term. He continues to develop off-the-dribble skills to go along with his shooting. His broken wrist is expected to fully heal by late November . . . ANDRE MILLER is in more of a mentor role in Washington. He's 38 and averaged less than 17 minutes per night last season . . . GLEN RICE JR. tore up Summer League, but it's unlikely the gunner will become an efficient scorer . . . GARRETT TEMPLE gives them a defense-first option off the bench, but his playing time will be minimal again. FORWARDS: PAUL PIERCE takes Trevor Ariza's spot at the 3. He'll have much more space to work in, not that he's ever needed it . . . The Wizards will likely play it safe with NENE HILARIO's minutes during the regular season again. They'll need him fresh for the playoffs, and they have enough frontcourt depth to do it . . . Back surgery is going to keep MARTELL WEBSTER out for a huge chunk of the season. He's a question mark even after he returns . . . After a lost rookie season, OTTO PORTER should be able to break into this rotation, especially with Webster out . . . KRIS HUMPHRIES will provide some rebounding and energy behind Nen' . . . It's incredible that DREW GOODEN is still employed. CENTERS: MARCIN GORTAT made beautiful pick-and-roll music with Wall last year. There's no reason that shouldn't continue. Gortat is a fringe All-Star . . . DeJUAN BLAIR can mix it up for 20 minutes per night, especially against smaller 5's. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO BASKETBALL PREVIEW (TORONTO-WASHINGTON) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Raptors-Wizards Preview* =========================
By JORDAN GARRETSON STATS Writer
Toronto (32-15) at Washington (31-16), 7:00 p.m. EDT
The Toronto Raptors' offense appears to be back on track after a miserable stretch.
DeMar DeRozan and Toronto can match a season high with a sixth straight victory Saturday night when they visit the Washington Wizards, who hope to be refreshed following a flurry of games in spite of the precedent they've set.
The Raptors (32-15) averaged 90.0 points on 39.2 percent shooting during a 1-3 stretch from Jan. 16-21. They've since averaged 111.0 points on 48.8 percent shooting during a five-game winning streak.
They also won six straight from Nov. 15-26 and Dec. 12-21. Both streaks included four home victories, while three during this run have come on the road, including Friday's 127-122 overtime victory against Brooklyn.
DeRozan, who shot 35.7 percent when Toronto lost three of four, has scored 24-plus in three of four and had 26 points on 9-of-17 shooting against the Nets. He has 59 points in his last two games versus Washington.
DeRozan also had nine assists, matching his second-highest total ever. Toronto owns a 1.8 assist-to-turnover ratio during its winning streak after recording a 1.1 ratio when it lost three of four.
"I know I draw a lot of attention, especially when I get in the paint," said DeRozan, who averages 2.9 assists. " ... It's just me paying attention to how teams are going to defend me, defend us, where guys are going to be open."
Amir Johnson had 24 points - 14.1 above his season average - while reserve Lou Williams scored 25 two nights after recording 27 against Sacramento. Both performances helped buoy the Raptors in spite of Kyle Lowry's 10 points on 4-of-17 shooting. He has shot 35.3 percent over his last seven games and is 11 for 31 in his last two versus Washington, though he has 10-plus assists in four straight meetings.
"Amir and DeMar held it down tonight," Lowry said. "They made all the winning plays."
DeRozan had 25 points in a 103-84 home win over Washington on Nov. 7, Toronto's fifth victory in six meetings. The Wizards shot 36.1 percent with John Wall, Paul Pierce and Nene going a combined 8 for 35.
Washington (31-16) is likely relieved to have two days of rest since Wednesday's 106-98 loss at Phoenix, its fourth game in five days. Each of those opponents rank 11th or higher in terms of pace, with the Suns at No. 2. The Wizards and Raptors prefer a slower style, ranking 20th and 18th, respectively.
Wall and Bradley Beal were a combined 10 of 31 versus Phoenix while Nene is questionable after sitting out with a sore right foot. The Wizards are 4-4 when he doesn't play.
"It was our fourth game in five nights and we were playing teams that were pretty fast," said Wall, who had been 26 of 45 over his last three games before going 5 for 16. "Denver and L.A. and now them, so it was tough. I'm not looking for excuses but we definitely didn't have the same energy as we usually do."
Washington is 5-5 with two or more days' rest, however, and Wall is shooting 41.8 percent in those contests compared to 47.4 in all others.
Wall has been wildly inconsistent in his last six matchups with Toronto. He shot 60.0 percent or better with 31-plus points twice, while three other times he shot 29.4 percent or worse.
Beal is shooting 30.2 percent in his last four meetings.
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| Last Updated: 5/21/2024 10:13:25 AM EST. |
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