Raptors Beat Wizards 112-102 Behind Barnes’ 28-Point Double-Double

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards 112-102 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Capital One Arena, led by Scottie Barnes with 28 points and 14 rebounds. Toronto improved to 2-0 after a strong fourth quarter, overcoming poor three-point shooting and Trae Young’s 22-point, 12-assist performance.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Raptors Establish a 13-Point Advantage

Toronto opened with its highest-scoring quarter of the night, outscoring Washington 34-21. That early advantage gave the Raptors room to withstand Washington’s improvement over the next two periods.

Second Quarter: Washington Trims the Deficit

The Wizards responded with a 31-26 second quarter, reducing Toronto’s lead to 60-52 at halftime. Washington’s offense improved substantially from its 21-point opening period, keeping the home team within reach.

Third Quarter: Wizards Move Within Four

Washington outscored Toronto 25-21 in the third, bringing the score to 81-77 entering the final period. Across the middle two quarters, the Wizards held a 56-47 scoring advantage and reduced their 13-point first-quarter deficit to four.

Fourth Quarter: Toronto Pulls Away

The Raptors answered with a 31-25 fourth quarter to secure the 10-point road victory. Toronto’s offense rebounded after its lowest-scoring period, providing the separation needed to finish the game in regulation.

Key Performers

• Scottie Barnes, Raptors: Led all scorers with 28 points and collected a game-high 14 rebounds, delivering the night’s standout double-double.
• Immanuel Quickley, Raptors: Led Toronto with six assists as the Raptors finished with 25 assists overall.
• Trae Young, Wizards: Recorded 22 points and 12 assists, leading Washington in both categories and accounting for more than half of its 21 assists.
• Anthony Davis, Wizards: Led Washington with nine rebounds, though the Wizards finished 13 rebounds behind Toronto.

NerdSports Stat: Toronto outscored Washington 74-36 on two-point baskets—a 38-point advantage that overcame the Wizards’ combined 28-point edge from three-pointers and free throws.

Game Analysis: Two-Point Scoring and Rebounding Make the Difference

Toronto won despite shooting just 7-for-34 from three-point range, a 20.6% conversion rate. Washington made 12 of 37 attempts from beyond the arc, giving the Wizards a 15-point advantage on three-pointers.

The difference came inside the three-point line. Subtracting three-point makes and attempts from each team’s overall totals, Toronto finished 37-for-67 on two-pointers, compared with Washington’s 18-for-42. The Raptors made 44 field goals overall to the Wizards’ 30 and shot 43.6% from the floor, while Washington finished at 38.0%.

Toronto also held a 53-40 rebounding advantage and attempted 101 field goals to Washington’s 79. Those advantages helped compensate for a significant gap at the foul line: Washington went 30-for-35, while Toronto finished 17-for-21.

Washington’s free-throw production and Young’s playmaking kept the contest competitive, especially through the middle quarters. But after the Wizards narrowed the margin to four, Toronto’s 31-point final period restored a double-digit advantage by the finish.

Closing Context: Raptors Remain Unbeaten

Toronto improved to 2-0 overall and 1-0 on the road in the young 2026-27 NBA season, while Washington fell to 1-1, with both games played at home. The Raptors next host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, October 25, at 4:00 p.m. PDT. The Wizards next host the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, October 26, at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

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