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Toronto Raptors' Fourth Quarter Collapse Seals Victory for San Antonio Spurs

First Quarter


The Toronto Raptors started strong at Scotiabank Arena, taking an early lead against the San Antonio Spurs. The first quarter saw the Raptors scoring 29 points, with Immanuel Quickley contributing significantly with his shooting prowess. The Spurs kept pace, however, ending the quarter just one point behind at 30-29.


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Second Quarter


In the second quarter, both teams continued to battle fiercely. The Raptors managed to outscore the Spurs by three points in this period, thanks to Scottie Barnes' defensive efforts and Jakob Poeltl's presence in the paint. By halftime, Toronto led 59-57.


Third Quarter


The third quarter was a showcase of offensive skills from both sides. The Raptors extended their lead slightly with a total of 31 points in this period. RJ Barrett's return added depth to their lineup despite his recent knee issues. However, the Silver and Black stayed close on their heels with a solid performance from beyond the arc.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter proved decisive as Toronto struggled offensively while San Antonio surged ahead. Despite leading for most of the game and having a biggest lead of 15 points earlier on, Toronto only managed to score 17 points in this crucial segment compared to San Antonio's impressive 32-point rally.


Ultimately, it was game-changing plays by Keldon Johnson that turned things around for San Antonio as they secured victory over Jurassic Park with a final scoreline reading: "110-107". This result leaves Toronto’s record at 34-25 while improving San Antonio’s standing further into an impressive season tallying up now at "42-16".


Looking forward post-game thoughts Toronto Raptors will be focused on regrouping before facing Washington Wizards next week; scheduled February28th Capital One Arena Washington DC broadcasted live via TSN MNMT2 networks starting sharp around seven pm Eastern Time zone mark!


For more insights into these thrilling matchups including detailed breakdowns such as key moments like those witnessed during last night’s clash between these two formidable franchises – stay tuned here where we bring you all latest updates straight off court sidelines! Share your thoughts about what could have been done differently or how future encounters might unfold based upon current form trends observed thus far throughout ongoing campaign journey together!

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