Jakob Poeltl had 21 points (18 in the paint) and 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors went on a 15-5 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 112-104 to end a 4-game losing streak.
It was tied at 83 when Scottie Barnes’ putback put the Raptors ahead for good with 9:23 left. Jamison Battle scored 11 points (all 11 in the fourth quarter) as they pulled away to a 98-88 lead with 5:41 left.
Immanuel Quickley had 21 points and 7 assists but shot 5 for 16. Quickley assisted on 6 of Poeltl’s 10 baskets.
For the Wizards, Jordan Poole scored 23 points on 8 for 13 shooting, and Alex Sarr went 1 for 7 from 3.
The Raptors grabbed 17 offensive rebounds to the Wizards’ 9. The Raptors were outscored 13-2 in 4 minutes with Agbaji, Robinson, Shead, Mogbo and Battle on the floor together. Orlando Robinson fouled out.