Toronto Raptors pass the rock past the New Orleans Pelicans as Scottie Barnes sets the pace

The Toronto Raptors moved to 41-32 after a 119-106 result against the New Orleans Pelicans, who fell to 25-50, at 8:30 PM EDT at Scotiabank Arena.

First quarter

The Toronto Raptors opened with a 29-25 edge as the Raptors shot 52 percent from the field on 93 attempts in the game.

Scottie Barnes supplied 23 points and 12 assists in the previous game, and Toronto’s 36 assists in this one set an early playmaking tone.

The Pelicans countered with 49 rebounds and 62 points in the paint to keep contact after the opening quarter.

Second quarter

The Raptors added a 30-19 second quarter behind 13 offensive rebounds and 17 fast-break points, and Toronto held the Pelicans to 42 percent shooting overall.

Jakob Poeltl posted 18 points and 11 rebounds in the previous game, and Toronto’s 59 total rebounds helped extend possessions during the second quarter push.

New Orleans leaned on 46 bench points and 25 second-chance points to stay within reach before halftime.

Third quarter

The teams matched at 31-31 in the third, and the Raptors maintained control with a 57 effective field goal percent and 10 made three-pointers.

RJ Barrett had 18 points in the previous game, and Toronto’s 60 points in the paint reflected a steady rim-and-kick mix during the third quarter.

The Pels produced 7 steals and turned 14 Toronto turnovers into 18 points off turnovers to keep pressure on the ball.

Fourth quarter

The Raptors closed it with a 29-31 fourth while protecting the margin built by a 22 biggest lead and 46:32 time leading.

Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans final score landed at 119-106 as Toronto finished with 116.76 offensive rating and 102.91 defensive rating.

The Pelicans went 21-for-25 at the line for 84 percent, but New Orleans hit 7 three-pointers on 25 percent to leave too much ground to make up late.

What it means and what is next

This post-game report Toronto Raptors centers on Toronto’s 8 blocks, 8 steals, and 2.77 assists-to-turnover ratio in a Raptors win that featured 29 bench points.

The Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans full match report also notes New Orleans finished with 21 assists and Toronto finished with 15 points off turnovers.

The Toronto Raptors coach post-game reaction can point to Toronto’s 38 made two-pointers at 58 percent as a separating stat across 4 quarters.

The Raptors next game will be broadcast at 6:00 PM EDT on 3/29/2026 with the Orlando Magic visiting the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, with TV coverage on FDSFL and TSN.

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