Raptors Rally Past Clippers 125-118 With 47-Point Fourth Quarter

The Toronto Raptors defeated the LA Clippers 125-118 on Monday, November 2, 2026, with Scottie Barnes delivering 22 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists at Intuit Dome. Toronto erased a 13-point deficit entering the fourth quarter, outscoring Los Angeles 47-27 in the final period as Immanuel Quickley led all scorers with 27 points.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Clippers Establish an Early Advantage

Los Angeles outscored Toronto 33-22 in the opening quarter, building an 11-point cushion. That early separation allowed the Clippers to maintain the advantage through the next two periods, even as the Raptors improved their scoring.

Second Quarter: Toronto Matches LA’s Output

The Raptors scored 30 points in the second quarter, but the Clippers matched that total. Los Angeles went into halftime ahead 63-52, preserving its first-quarter margin.

Third Quarter: Clippers Extend the Lead

Los Angeles added another two points to its advantage by winning the third quarter 28-26. The Clippers entered the final period leading 91-78, leaving Toronto needing a significant turnaround to come away with a road win.

Fourth Quarter: Raptors Deliver 47 Points

Toronto produced the decisive stretch, scoring 47 points while holding Los Angeles to 27. The 20-point fourth-quarter advantage converted a 13-point deficit into a seven-point victory. The Raptors scored more than a third of their game total in the final 12 minutes, completing the comeback without overtime.

Key Performers

• Scottie Barnes, Raptors: Finished with 22 points, a game-high 15 rebounds and eight assists. His contributions across all three categories made him Toronto’s standout all-around performer.
• Immanuel Quickley, Raptors: Led all scorers with 27 points, giving Toronto its highest individual scoring total.
• Kobe Sanders, Clippers: Led Los Angeles with 26 points, finishing just one point behind Quickley.
• Darius Garland, Clippers: Recorded eight assists to lead an LA offense that finished with 29 assists.
• Isaiah Jackson, Clippers: Led the home team with eight rebounds.

NerdSports Stat: Toronto outscored Los Angeles 101-79 on two-point baskets and free throws combined—a 22-point advantage that overcame the Clippers’ 15-point edge from beyond the arc.

Game Analysis

Toronto Finds Efficiency Inside the Arc

The Raptors shot 51.8% from the field, compared with 46.2% for the Clippers. Toronto’s overall efficiency stood out because its three-point shooting lagged behind: the visitors made 8 of 29 attempts, or 27.6%, while Los Angeles connected on 13 of 35, or 37.1%.

Inside the arc, the difference was substantial. Toronto made 35 of 54 two-point attempts, a 64.8% conversion rate. Los Angeles finished 29-for-56 on two-pointers. That advantage gave the Raptors a productive scoring route despite their uneven perimeter shooting.

Free-Throw Volume Helps Offset Misses

Toronto attempted 48 free throws and made 31, compared with the Clippers’ 21-for-27 performance. Although the Raptors converted just 64.6% at the line, their additional opportunities produced a 10-point scoring advantage there.

Toronto also finished ahead 41-38 in rebounds, with Barnes collecting 15. Los Angeles recorded more assists, 29-26, and made five more three-pointers, but those advantages were not enough to withstand Toronto’s fourth-quarter scoring.

Closing Context: Raptors Improve to 4-3

The victory moves Toronto to 4-3 in the Eastern Conference and 2-2 on the road. Los Angeles falls to 1-6 overall and 1-2 at home. Both teams return to action Wednesday, November 4: the Raptors face the Denver Nuggets at 6:00 p.m. PST, while the Clippers host the Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. PST. Toronto carries a comeback victory into that matchup; LA must regroup after allowing a double-digit fourth-quarter lead to slip away.

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