Raptors Looking To Build At Home
The Toronto Raptors play host to the Washington Wizards at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday evening.

This marks the fourth game of a seven-game home stand for the Raptors (10-13), where they have gone, 1-2, so far, with losses to the Celtics and Grizzlies, followed by a win over the Bucks in their most recent contest. The Raptors will look to build off the momentum from the recent win and add to their, 3-8, home record. Fred VanVleet leads the team, averaging 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Pascal Siakam is averaging 18.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists, while Gary Trent is averaging 16.9 points on 42 percent shooting, including36 percent from long range. OG Anunoby (hip) and Khem Birch (knee) are expected to remain sidelined through the contest. The Raptors are averaging 104.9 points per game, and they are shooting an average of 43.5 percent from the field, which is among the worst in the league.

Meanwhile, this marks the first game of a three-game road trip for the Wizards (14-9), as they will look to bounce back from a loss in their most recent contest and build on their, 6-6, road record. Bradley Beal leads the team, averaging 22.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.0 steals per game. Montrezl Harrell continues to provide great energy off the bench, as he is averaging 16.2 points and 8.1 rebounds, in 26.5 minutes per game. Spencer Dinwiddie is averaging 13.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.4 assists. The Wizards are averaging 106.0 points per game, while shooting an average of 46.1 percent from the field. On the other end, the Wizards are giving up an average of 106.2 points against, but they are holding opponents to 44.0 percent shooting.
Posted on: 12/4/2021 3:06 PM