Poeltl and Quickley help the Raptors beat the Wizards 112-104
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) moves past Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00) for a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Washington. Credit: AP/John McDonnell
WASHINGTON — Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 112-104 on Monday night to stop a four-game slide.
Immanuel Quickley had 21 points and seven assists for Toronto. Scottie Barnes finished with 13 points, 10 boards and eight assists.
Washington lost its fifth consecutive game. Jordan Poole scored 23 points for the Wizards, and AJ Johnson had 17. Bob Carrington finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
The Wizards lost Keyonte George after the guard sprained his left ankle early in the game. The 21-year-old George got hurt while going for a rebound.
Poeltl scored 12 points to lead Toronto to a 52-50 lead at the break. Jamison Battle made a jumper and a 3-pointer to make it 95-87 with 6:26 left in the game.
Takeaways
Raptors: Poeltl was 10 for 13 from the field and blocked three shots in a solid all-around performance.
Wizards: The Wizards went 23 for 34 at the free-throw line, compared to 20 for 27 for the Raptors.
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) moves against Washington Wizards forward JT Thor (21) for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Washington. Credit: AP/John McDonnell
Key moment
Ochai Agbaji had a driving dunk and A.J. Lawson converted a layup to help the Raptors open a 108-98 lead with 2:20 left.
Key stat
Washington guard Marcus Smart made his 1,000th career 3-pointer with 11:25 left in the first half.
Up next
Both teams are on the road on Wednesday night. Toronto takes on Brooklyn, and Washington faces Philadelphia.
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Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji, center, races upcourt with the ball against Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr, left, and Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Washington. Credit: AP/John McDonnell
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