- Matchup: Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors
- Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
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The Toronto Raptors (10-5) will face off against the Washington Wizards (1-13) at Scotiabank Arena this Friday.
In their previous game, the Wizards were up against the Timberwolves and suffered a defeat with a final score of 120-109. Washington achieved a field goal success rate of 48.9% (43 of 88) and sunk 14 of their 32 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 9 of 12 for a shooting percentage of 75.0%. They recorded a total of 43 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end. The team also logged 25 assists and forced their opponents into 10 turnovers while making 6 steals. On the defensive side, Washington struggled, allowing Minnesota to shoot 44.7% from the field with 42 successful shots from 94 attempts. Minnesota managed to collect 50 rebounds (19 offensive, 31 defensive) and had 6 blocks. From the free-throw line, Minnesota scored 23 of 32 attempts for a success rate of 71.9% and hit 13 out of 38 three-point attempts. The foul count saw the Wizards with 26 fouls compared to Minnesota’s 15.
Kyshawn George had a standout performance, shooting 47.1% from the field and contributing 7 assists. He logged 37 minutes and collected 7 rebounds, finishing with 23 points on 8 of 17 shooting.
Washington enters this matchup with a disappointing record of 1-13. They average 17.1 turnovers per game and commit 23.9 fouls per game overall. The Wizards pull down 43.9 rebounds per contest and have recorded 353 assists this season, placing them 26th in the league in assists. With a three-point shooting rate of 37.6% (189 of 502) and a free throw percentage of 74.7%, they are aiming for improvement. On average, they score 112.6 points per game, ranking 23rd in the league, while connecting on 46.0% of their field goal attempts.
Defensively, Washington forces 12.4 turnovers on a nightly basis and draws 18.0 fouls. They rank 24th in the NBA, with 413 assists allowed this season. Opponents shoot 47.9% from the field against them (643 of 1,343) and score 50.6 points in rebounds per game. The team allows a three-point shooting percentage of 37.3%, and they rank last in the league in points allowed per game (128.9).
In their last outing, the Raptors secured a 121-112 victory over the 76ers. On the defensive glass, they permitted Philadelphia to collect 41 rebounds (16 offensive). Offensively, Toronto finished with a 40.0% shooting rate from three, making 14 of 35 attempts, and also knocked down 16 of 18 free throws, achieving an 88.9% success rate. The Raptors held Philadelphia to 41 of 87 shooting, equivalent to 47.1% for the game. Toronto shot 53.6%, going 45 for 84, and made 11 of 29 from downtown (37.9%). They capitalized on 20 of 24 free throw attempts for a rate of 83.3%. The 76ers were whistled for 20 fouls during the matchup, resulting in 24 charity stripe attempts for the Raptors. They turned the ball over 15 times while recording 12 steals and gathered 31 total rebounds (23 defensive, 8 offensive).
RJ Barrett was pivotal for the Raptors with 22 points in 34 minutes and contributed 4 assists. He hit 6 of 12 shots, boasting a 50.0% shooting rate, while also securing 3 rebounds.
Toronto holds a solid record of 10-5 so far this season. The Raptors average 22.8 fouls per game and are successful on 77.2% of their free-throw attempts. They rank 4th in the league with an average of 30.1 assists per game, alongside 14.2 turnovers per game. The Raptors have scored a total of 1,798 points this season (119.9 per game) and pull in 41.7 rebounds per game. They are executing offensively with a 50.0% field goal rate, ranking 3rd in the league.
Defensively, the Raptors hold the 13th position regarding points allowed per game (114.9). They force their opponents into 16.4 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 46.3% from the field (12th in the league). Toronto’s defense yields a 32.4% success rate on three-point attempts (178 of 550), while opponents shoot 80.2% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 25.7 assists and 44.3 total rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 17th respectively in the league.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Washington
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