Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Washington Wizards (14-9) play against the Toronto Raptors (13-13) at Scotiabank Arena Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday December 5, 2021 Washington Wizards 68, Toronto Raptors 85 (Q4 10:57) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Doug Smith @ SmithRaps …

The Washington Wizards (14-9) play against the Toronto Raptors (13-13) at Scotiabank Arena

Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday December 5, 2021

Washington Wizards 68, Toronto Raptors 85 (Q4 10:57)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Wizards have only 3 offensive rebounds; a somewhat telling stat for a Raptors opponent – 7:43 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
12 minutes to turn it around.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne7:42 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
84-68 Raps over Wiz after 3Q. VanVleet with 4 fouls. Offense has stalled out a bit. If Wiz have one good run in them this could get dicy. – 7:42 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 3rd Quarter: Raptors 84, Wizards 68
Caldwell-Pope: 21 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Beal: 13 pts., 1 reb., 7 assts.
Siakam: 26 pts., 6 rebs., 3 assts.
Second-chance pts.: Raptors 11, Wizards 2 – 7:42 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors scuffle a bit in third, still lead 84-68 going into the fourth
Siakam’s got 26, Boucher 11 – 7:41 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Shot hasn’t been falling, but nice to see Chris Boucher finding other ways to make an impact offensively. He’s made some great cuts tonight, really moving well without the ball and finishing better at the rim. Best he’s looked on that end in a while. – 7:38 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Wizards are 20-of-33 (60.6%) from the field since the first quarter including 6-of-11 from deep. 10-for-11 at the free-throw line as well. – 7:37 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Good ol’ fashion Canadian content 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/4WXTPL80OR7:36 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Now 4 PFs on VanVleet late third – 7:34 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors leaking a bit of oil; lead down to 14 as we approach bench minutes that were so good in the first half – 7:31 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
KCP is on fire jeez – 7:31 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Scottie adding to the repertoire each game pic.twitter.com/hKJNThatUJ7:27 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Good stuff from the 2nd unit so far. All 4 reserves made an impact in that 1st half. Banton, Boucher, Yuta and Svi each with 5+ points. 21 total points for the Raptors’ bench (they’re averaging an NBA-worst 23.9 this season). – 7:10 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
How many games has the Washington Football Team won in a row? pic.twitter.com/70NKHyD2QO7:08 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
PSkills (24 pts) cookin’ em right now pic.twitter.com/UhhB2D5hUB7:08 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Halftime: Raptors 63, Wizards 42
Caldwell-Pope: 11 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Siakam: 24 pts., 4 rebs., 2 assts.
FGAs: Raptors 23/48 (48%), Wizards 15/39 (39%)
Second-chance pts.: Raptors 9, Wizards 0 – 7:06 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards go into halftime down 21 points to the Raptors. Pascal Siakam didn’t play in either of the first two meetings between these teams. He had 24 in first half. – 7:03 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Pascal Siakam has 24 in the first half as the Raptors lead the Washington Wizards 63-42. – 7:03 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors playing low-mistake basketball: 2 turnovers, good defensive communication, taking care of glass. Combine that with Siakam’s 24-point half, and the Raptors lead 63-42 at the break. – 7:03 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
SIakam’s got 24, Raptors up 63-42 at halftime – 7:02 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Did the Wizards lose every bit of video on Siakam? They’re guarding him like they’ve never seen him before – 6:59 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
The chemistry is building 👀 pic.twitter.com/bgitIa8KEh6:59 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Pascal averaged 30.7 points over 3 games against the Wizards last season, seems keen to keep that going – 6:56 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
One of the issues with the Wizards’ offense is that they default to 3-point shots as first options too often. They would be better off with more attacks to the rim, which would collapse defenses and create kickout opportunities. Those, in turn, could lead to open rhythm 3s. – 6:56 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Fred’s played 14 minutes, hasn’t made a 3, he’s 1-for-8 from the floor
Raptors up 19,2:37 left in the half – 6:56 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Two straight games the Wizards have trailed by 25+ points. pic.twitter.com/HI2ZxlHM2K6:54 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
After being down as many as 36 against the Cavs on Friday, the Wizards down 25 to the Raptors midway through the second quarter. – 6:53 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards forced the first Raptors turnover of the game with 4:32 remaining in the second quarter. – 6:53 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Giant to Giant @GiantsOfAfrica pic.twitter.com/Y5s4TuMWwm6:52 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Were the Wizards out until 8 am? – 6:51 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Comment your fav @therealrussellp joke below 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/cHEcR57fB66:51 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Dalano Banton just took a 26-footer midway through the shot clock, if you’re looking for vibes. – 6:47 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Wizards down 40-18. – 6:46 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The vaunted Raptors bench! – 6:46 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
This is not a typo Wizards shooting 22% from the field. – 6:43 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Davis Bertans is a talented 3-point shooter, but his shot selection has been poor. His off-balance catch-and-shoot attempt from the top of the arc was ill-advised. He took a 3 from the left corner, but that he also was confronted by a superb contest there. – 6:43 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards are now down 20 poits to the Raptors early in the 2nd. An 11-2 run for Toronto to open the quarter. It’s 34-14, Wiz are shooting 22.2%. – 6:42 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The degree to which the Raptors are outworking the Wizards is staggering. – 6:40 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors are just playing harder all over the floor than the Wizards; they’re up 16 – 6:40 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Raptors holding the Wizards to 5-of-22 (22.7%) shooting after 1Q. You know the defensive rotations are going well when they’re not fouling. Just Beal with 2 FTA so far. – 6:37 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
It’s not often you score 23 points in the first quarter and yet have an double-digit lead. But the Raptors held(?) the Wizards to 5-of-22 shooting and so lead 23-12 after 1q. – 6:36 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 1st Quarter: Raptors 23, Wizards 12
Beal: 6 pts. (2/6 FGAs), 1 reb., 1 asst.
Siakam: 7 pts., 3 rebs., 1 asst.
FGAs: Raptors 8/23 (35%), Wizards 5/22 (23%)
Turnovers: Raptors 0, Wizards 3 – 6:36 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors’ suddenly improved D picks up where it left off. After holding (Giannis-less) Bucks to 93 points on 38% FG Thursday, they just held the Wizards to 12 pts in 12 1st-quarter mins on 23% FG (1-7 3P). Best extended stretch of defence we’ve seen from them in more than a month – 6:35 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards are down 23-12 to the Raptors after one. That’s the lowest scoring first quarter for Washington since 2012. – 6:35 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Wizards shoot 22% from the field in the first quarter. Down 23-12. – 6:35 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 23-12 after 1, fewest points they’ve allowed in a quarter this season – 6:34 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
The commish is in the house. pic.twitter.com/lhTpNWbvvd6:33 PM

Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Noticed that Bradley Beal is making a concerted effort to get his legs into his 3-pointers. Knocks down his first triple of the night. – 6:27 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Scottie Barnes has already guarded Beal and Trez. Rookie is a versatile defender. – 6:24 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
A rough start for the Wizards. They trail the Raptors 14-4 after they’ve opened the game 2 for 12 from the field with two turnovers. Danial Gafford: 2 early fouls. For the most part, Washington’s shot selection has been fine except for some Kyle Kuzma 3s early in the shot clock. – 6:22 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors with their best defensive stretch in quite some time, lead 14-4 early on. – 6:20 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Wizards basketball right now. Woof. – 6:20 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors guarding like fiends, up 10 at first timeout – 6:20 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
It’s a lock when Fred VanVleet plays the Wizards that he will do at least one thing that is completely ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/1OZjSs0RCm6:19 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Siakam about to shoot his 5th and 6th FTs in 4 mins
NBA hates the Wizards, obvs – 6:18 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Two PFs on Gafford in 2 1/2 minutes, may just mean earlier Harrell and not sure that’s good for the Raptors – 6:14 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Fred Globe Trotter VanVleet – 6:14 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Montrezl Harrell over/under 4.5 offensive rebounds. – 6:09 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Fred VanVleet ranks fifth in the league in @FiveThirtyEight RAPTOR WAR this year. The next closest Raptor: Scottie Barnes, who is 79th.
projects.fivethirtyeight.com/nba-player-rat…6:03 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s @Invisalign starting lineup pic.twitter.com/ypKkim6Vun5:41 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hornets are starting Hayward, Washington, Oubre, Richards, Smith.
TLC starts again for ATL. – 5:38 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
What will Gaff have more of tonight: dunks or blocks?
#DCAboveAll | @Daniel Gafford pic.twitter.com/ByJd0JuyxN5:35 PM

Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Predict the final score of Wizards/Raptors (+W/L) and I’ll @CashApp you $5 ⬇️
(No duplicates allowed, first correct submission wins) pic.twitter.com/BXyTuZl9xy5:34 PM

Jay Allen @PDXjay
I don’t understand why the Seahawks signed Adrian Peterson when former ‘Hawks legend Curt Warner was available and living just down the road in SW Washington. – 5:29 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Was zero news of note off Nick Nurse pre-game chinwag; usual suspects available for Raptors vs. Wizards this evening – 5:08 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Getting going a little early tonight. Tip time in 1️⃣ hour!
📍 Toronto
🎙@1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne5:00 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
OG Anunoby and Khem Birch are out vs. Wizards (hip and knee). Starters: Achiuwa, Barnes, Siakam, Trent Jr., & Fred VanVleet. – 4:46 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Spencer Dinwiddie will start tonight against the Raptors and, as expected, will be held out of Monday’s game in Indianapolis on the second night of a back-to-back as the Wizards continue to be careful with him 11 months post-knee surgery, Wes Unseld Jr. said. – 4:40 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Wizards starters tonight in Toronto: Spencer Dinwiddie, Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford. – 4:33 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Isaac Bonga is questionable following dental surgery today – 4:14 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
this dig from scottie barnes, sheesh pic.twitter.com/Gfumf9Pss03:57 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Celebrating the life and legacy of the great Nelson Mandela today at the 8th annual @GiantsOfAfrica celebration. pic.twitter.com/CXHqxDYRpZ3:35 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
On this day in 2017: @Bradley Beal went off for 51 points against Portland!
This was the first 50-point game of his career 🔥
#DCAboveAll | @MoetUSA pic.twitter.com/0qJMHFxrXP3:22 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
I previewed Wizards-Raptors (6 pm on NBCSW) with my guy @Amit_Mann for @YahooCASports. Interview is from about 21:00 to 46:00. Check it out 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=zJwx9A…3:00 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
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Register for your chance to win (2) tickets to our 12/13 game vs. the Wizards today and you could be Ultra Courtside!
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#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/mDdFrHl3k42:45 PM

Isaiah Todd @zaytodd
Cold ain’t even the word – 2:40 PM
Isaiah Todd @zaytodd
Be the person you want to become everyday – 2:28 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards’ second-round pick Isaiah Todd had a season-high 23 points on 8/11 shooting including 4/7 from deep as the Go-Go improve to 6-3 yesterday – 2:17 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Current RPR ROY Predictor standings, determined by team success and our Rolling Player Ratings:
1. Scottie Barnes: 6.28
2. Evan Mobley: 5.92
3. Chris Duarte: 2.76
4. Franz Wagner: 2.63
5. Cade Cunningham: 2.35
6. Davion Mitchell: 1.52
7. Josh Giddey: 1.47
8. Alperen Sengun: 0.9 pic.twitter.com/9MQYbhE0fM1:06 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Strong game for Deni on Friday.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/893KekN3lu1:00 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Time for the @FORUMTalk Tweet of the Week. Answer for a chance to win 2 tickets to tomorrow’s game vs. Washington.
Who is leading the NBA in blocks this season? Reply with answer + #ForumCUTriviaSweepstakes by 4pm ET to enter!
(rules: bit.ly/2T4HSVL) – 12:41 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Dalano Banton is back up with the Raptors today. Expect the back and forth to continue – 12:32 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Deni Avdija (87.3) and Montrezl Harrell (87.8) have the team’s lowest defensive ratings in two games vs. Toronto this season.
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/hmQsdb6bR812:30 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Keep an eye on this one:
3️⃣ 3️⃣ vs. 4️⃣3️⃣
Versatile forwards going at it.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/kiD8yoUhhz12:00 PM