The Toronto Raptors kicked off their pre-season games with a strong victory over the Washington Wizards in Montreal. The game, which took place at the Bell Centre, saw the Raptors come out on top with a final score of 123-107.
The Raptors, who are coming off a successful season that saw them win the NBA Championship, showed no signs of slowing down in this pre-season matchup. Led by star players such as Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, and Fred VanVleet, the team displayed their trademark fast-paced and aggressive style of play.
One of the standout performers of the game was Pascal Siakam, who finished with a game-high 24 points. Siakam, who was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player last season, showed why he is considered one of the rising stars in the league with his impressive performance.
The Wizards, on the other hand, struggled to keep up with the Raptors throughout the game. Despite a solid effort from Bradley Beal, who finished with 20 points, the team was unable to match the intensity and skill of the defending champions.
Overall, the game served as a promising start to the Raptors’ pre-season campaign. With new additions to the roster such as Stanley Johnson and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson looking to make an impact, the team appears poised for another successful season.
The Raptors will continue their pre-season schedule with games against the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls before the regular season begins. Fans can expect more exciting and competitive basketball from the defending champions as they look to defend their title.
