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Raptors Seek Faster Start in Encounter vs. Kings
DeMar DeRozan moved past Dominique Wilkins into 17th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list as Sacramento ended Toronto’s five-game home winning streak.
- On Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-115 at Scotiabank Arena, snapping a four-game losing streak. DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points, moving past Dominique Wilkins into 17th on the NBA's all-time list.
- Dominating the interior, Precious Achiuwa recorded 28 points and a season-high 19 rebounds for Sacramento. The Kings controlled the paint while Toronto struggled to counter the interior presence.
- Despite 20-point performances from RJ Barrett and Collin Murray-Boyles, Toronto's five-game home winning streak ended. The loss halted momentum for the Raptors in their playoff positioning battle.
- The Raptors remain in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, now tied with Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers hold the tiebreak advantage due to superior Atlantic Division record.
- Toronto travels to face Memphis on Friday, while Sacramento returns home to host New Orleans. Both teams continue their regular-season pushes as the playoff race intensifies.
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DeMar DeRozan scores 28 points to pass Dominique Wilkins on career list, Kings beat Raptors 123-115
DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and a season-high 19 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 123-115.
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Raptors Eye Season Sweep of Kings as Playoff Seeding Battle Intensifies
The Toronto Raptors are facing off against the Sacramento Kings as the team looks to get back in the win column. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the matchup between the Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors.
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The Toronto Raptors had to swallow a possible 115:123 defeat against the Sacramento Kings in the race for a direct playoff qualification on Wednesday. Looking at the thumping opponent made the Canadians' failure even more difficult.
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