Toronto Raptors fall to the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome as turnovers and free throws swing the second half

The Toronto Raptors left Inglewood with a 40-32 record after a 119-94 result against the the LA Clippers, who moved to 37-36 at Intuit Dome. The Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers final score reflected the Clippers’ 51 field goal percent shooting against the Raptors’ 42 field goal percent.

First quarter

The Toronto Raptors opened with 22 points in the first quarter while the the LA Clippers put up 36 in the same stretch. The Raptors generated 28 assists in the game, and Scottie Barnes supplied 12 assists from the previous game’s box score to show where Toronto’s playmaking came from. The Clippers hit 16 threes in the game, and that perimeter scoring started with their 46 three point percent.

Second quarter

The Raptors matched the Clippers at 23 points in the second quarter after the early deficit. Brandon Ingram scored 18 points in the previous game and helped set a scoring baseline for Toronto’s wing creation in this matchup. The Raptors’ bench contributed 37 points, while the Clippers’ bench totaled 52 points to keep the gap in place through halftime.

Third quarter

The Raptors scored 27 points in the third quarter, and Toronto finished with 56 points in the paint on 51 percent finishing in that area. Jakob Poeltl posted 10 points in the previous game, and Toronto’s interior touches aligned with that production even as the club shot 36 free throw percent on 11 attempts. The Clippers scored 32 points in the third quarter, and their 79 free throw percent on 24 attempts widened the separation.

Fourth quarter

The Raptors added 22 points in the fourth quarter, and Barnes’ 9 points and 8 rebounds from the previous game reflected the across-the-board load Toronto leaned on late. The Raptors logged 11 turnovers and scored 16 points off turnovers, and the Clippers also scored 16 points off turnovers while pairing it with 12 blocks. The Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers highlights centered on Los Angeles finishing with a 29-point biggest lead as the Clippers’ 12 fast-break points for Toronto trailed the Clippers’ 16 in transition.

Postgame notes and what is next

The Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers full match report included Toronto’s 55 total rebounds against the Clippers’ 53, with the Raptors collecting 15 offensive boards. The post game analysis also pointed to the Clippers’ 61 effective field goal percent compared with Toronto’s 47, a gap that tracked with Los Angeles leading for 45:35 on the game clock. The Raptors return home for a game scheduled on 3/27/2026 at 8:30 PM EDT at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with viewing on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and SportsNet. Keep it locked for the next recap, and share this article with other Raptors fans.