TORONTO — Brandon Ingram had 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 140-110 on Friday to advance to the Emirates NBA Cup.
The Raptors' win over Washington, coupled with the Indiana Pacers' 120-109 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier in the evening, secured Toronto's spot in the season-long playoffs.
For the first time, the Raptors advanced beyond the group stage of the NBA Cup. They are the first team to earn a place this season.
R.J. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Toronto (11-5) won its sixth straight game. Scottie Barnes added 23 points, including 14 in the third quarter.
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C.J. McCollum scored 20 points to lead the Wizards (1-14), who lost their 13th straight decision.
Tre Johnson came off the bench with 14 points, and Swiss-Canadian forward Keyshawn George contributed five points, four assists and three rebounds.
Both teams rested their starters with over four minutes remaining in the game.
Takeaway
Wizards: McCollum was the only Washington starter to score in double figures. Indeed, as the game got out of hand, Wizards head coach Brian Keefe relied more on his bench, as Washington's reserves outscored the starters 70-40.
Raptors: The game was relatively even at halftime, with Toronto leading 57-47 after two quarters. The Raptors opened the game in the third, outscoring the Wizards 48-30 in the period alone, thanks to Barnes' 14-point shooting in the quarter.
Key Point
Washington swingman Bilal Coulibaly's dunk in the opening minute set up the first basket of the game. The Raptors responded by scoring 11 straight points and never relinquishing the lead.
Key Statistics
Toronto dominated beyond the arc, shooting 14-of-29 (48.3%) and limiting the Wizards to 12-of-41 (29.3%) three-point shooting.
Next
Toronto: The Raptors continue their momentum on Sunday when they host the Brooklyn Nets.
Washington: The Wizards travel to Chicago to face the Bulls on Saturday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2025.
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