Raptors Look To Build On Four-Game Winning Streak
The Washington Wizards play host to the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena on Wednesday evening.

This marks the third and final game of a road trip for the Raptors (5-3), where they have gone 2-0, so far, with wins in Indiana and New York. They hvae won their last four games overall and come into the contest with 3-0 road record. OG Anunoby is coming off a career-night, where he totaled 36 points on 13-of-27 shooting, to lead the way in an impressive win in New York. Anunoby is leading the team this season, averaging 20.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Fred VanVleet has been play well, averaging 17.0 points, 7.4 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game, while Gary Trent is averaging 15.1 points and shooting an average of 35 percent from long range. They Raptors are averaging 104.9 points per game, and they are holding opponents to an average of 100.3 points per game, which is fourth fewest in the league.

Meanwhile, this marks the first game of a three-game home stand for the Wizards (5-2), as they look to bounce back from a loss in their most recent contest and get back on track to build on their 3-0 home record. The Wizards are coming off a loss in Atlanta on Monday, where Bradley Beal led the way with 24 points on 10-of-21 shooting, while Spencer Dinwiddie logged a double-double with 14 points and 10 assists. Despite the recent loss the Wizards have been one of the hottest teams early in the season. Bradley Beal leads the team, averaging 24.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game, while Spencer Dinwiddie is averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 assists and 5.3 rebounds, and Montrezl Harrell averages 18.4 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. Davis Bertans (ankle) was forced to leave the Wizards' last contest and is expected to remain out through Wednesday's action. The Wizards are averaging 112.4 points per game, which is sixth most in the league, while they are holding opponents to an average of 109.9 points per game.
Posted on: 11/2/2021 2:40 PM