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Recap: Raptors 99, Wizards 92
RAPTORS 99, WIZARDS 92: Andrea Bargnani had a game-high 18 points and eight rebounds to lead Toronto to its fifth straight home victory over Washington.
The Raptors led by as many as 15 points and survived a late push by the Wizards in a game they led from start to finish.
Bargnani scored 10 of his 18 points in the first half to help pace the Raptors to a four-point lead at the half. DeMar DeRozan took over in the third quarter, recording 10 of his 15 points in the frame and Alan Anderson knocked down a jumper at the buzzer to give the Raptors a 71-61 advantage after three quarters.
Toronto expanded its lead to 15 points early in the fourth quarter, but the Wizards responded with an 11-2 run – led by a pair of 3-pointers from Roger Mason Jr. to cut the deficit to six at 82-76.
DeRozan halted the late charge by Washington by cutting hard to the basket for a tough lay-in to put the Raptors up 95-89 with 24.5 seconds left and seal the victory.
Jordan Crawford scored a team-high 18 points and John Wall had a double-double with 13 points and 11 assists for Washington, which lost for the sixth time in seven games.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Wizards forwards Trevor Booker and Nene were both sidelined with foot injuries. … Washington has held opponents to under triple digits in nine straight contests for the first time since Nov. 30-Dec. 17, 2002. … The Raptors conclude their five-game homestand Tuesday against the lowly Charlotte Bobcats.
