Raptors vs Warriors
Sun, Dec 28
Final/OT
Raptors
Raptors
(19 - 14)
141
-
127
Warriors
Warriors
(16 - 16)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | 33 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 19 | 141 |
| Warriors | 29 | 35 | 36 | 22 | 5 | 127 |
Venue: Scotiabank Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Scottie Barnes
TOR | #4 | F/G
23
25
10
Stephen Curry
GSW | #30 | G
39
3
4
Smart Game Analysis
Golden State Warriors has a 62% chance of winning the game
The Warriors' recent momentum and star power, combined with Toronto's critical lack of interior presence due to Jakob Poeltl's injury, give Golden State the clear edge.
Key Analysis
- • Toronto starting center Jakob Poeltl is confirmed out with a back injury, severely compromising the Raptors' rim protection and rebounding.
- • Golden State enters the contest on a three-game winning streak, fueled by the offensive production of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler.
- • The Raptors have been poor at Scotiabank Arena recently, losing five consecutive home games prior to this matchup.
- • Golden State's defense ranks 4th in the NBA (112.4 points allowed), which will stifle a Toronto offense ranked 23rd in scoring.
- • The Raptors rank 24th in the league in rebounding, a weakness that will be exploited by the Warriors without Poeltl in the lineup.
- • Toronto must get efficient, high-volume scoring from Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes to keep pace with Golden State's firepower.
