In a significant NBA game, the Toronto Raptors secured a commanding victory over the Brooklyn Nets with a final score of 121-93. Throughout the match, the Raptors demonstrated superior gameplay, notably in fastbreak points where they accumulated a staggering 46, tying for the most the Nets have conceded in a single game. The Raptors' proficiency from the three-point line was also a critical factor in their victory, shooting 45.2%, despite entering the game ranked 24th in 3P%. This performance is particularly noteworthy considering the team's prior struggles, having lost 15 of their last 19 games before this matchup. The Nets, on the other hand, struggled with transition defense, committing 20 turnovers that contributed to their loss, and are now 3 games back of the Hawks for the final play-in spot. This game also marked the debut of the Nets' interim coach, Kevin Ollie, which unfortunately ended in a disappointing loss. Key players for the Raptors included Scottie Barnes, who notched 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Gary Trent Jr., who led the scoring with 25 points.
Scottie Barnes had 18 points and 12 rebounds, Gary Trent Jr. scored 25 points and the Raptors beat Brooklyn on Thursday night, spoiling the debut of interim #Nets coach Kevin Ollie. https://t.co/SVUtW0Bi5Y
Nets lose 121-93 on a night where they give up 46 fastbreak points and commit 20 turnovers in Toronto Also let the Raptors shoot 45.2% on 3 - a team that entered 24th in 3P% Now 3 games back of the Hawks for the final play-in spot.
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Raptors 82, Nets 71 after 3. Raptors should be up more given how much they've outplayed them. Nets trailed by as many as 15 in the third Bridges: 20 pts Thomas: 15 points Raptors lead 32-9 in fastbreak pts Nets have 14 turnovers leading to 21 Raptors pts
The Raptors are up to 30 fastbreak points, already tied for the most the Nets have given up in a game. Nets' transition defense has been atrocious as much giving up 10 turnovers
Story of the game Nets get close and the Raptors kick them bak down from taking the lead. Nets were down 61-60....now down 71-60
Nets trail 59-48 at halftime to the Raptors. The Raptors have 23 fastbreak points already which is helping them shoot 51.3% from the field. Bridges has 15 points Walker: 8 pts Cam T: 7 pts Nets shooting 39.1%
Raptors have also shot 6-11 on 3s. Same issues Nets have faced are re-emerging.
Raptors 30, Nets 21 after one. Nets not named Mikal Bridges shot a combined 5-19 from the field. Bridges has 9 points. Next closest Net is Lonnie Walker with five points. Scottie Barnes/Gary Trent Jr led Toronto with 8 pts. Raptors have 11 fastbreak points to the Nets two
Raptors on a 7-0 run. They lead the Nets 15-8 with 7:51 left in the first quarter.
The Nets were off to a good start but giving up back-to-back 3s tempered that strong start. Raptors are 4-6 from deep and up 15-8.