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Did the Washington Wizards' Fast Break Dominate the Toronto Raptors?

The Washington Wizards secured a decisive victory over the Toronto Raptors with a final score of 138-117 at Capital One Arena. This win improved their record to 6-23, while the Raptors now stand at 18-14. The game was marked by significant contributions from both teams, but it was the Wizards who managed to maintain control throughout most of the match.


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First Quarter


The opening quarter saw an explosive start from the Wiz, who quickly established a lead by scoring 35 points against Toronto's 32. Key players like Bilal Coulibaly and CJ McCollum set an aggressive pace early on, contributing significantly to their team's offensive efforts. Coulibaly's defensive prowess also shone through with his ability to disrupt plays and secure steals.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, DC extended their lead further by adding another 38 points. The fast break opportunities were capitalized upon effectively, resulting in a high shooting percentage for two-point attempts at 67 percent. This period highlighted what went wrong for Washington Wizards in previous games as they demonstrated improved ball movement and teamwork.


Third Quarter


Despite being outscored in this quarter with Toronto putting up an impressive 38 points compared to DC's 29, key defensive plays kept them ahead overall. Alex Sarr stood out defensively with multiple blocks that thwarted several of Jurassic Park’s scoring attempts.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter saw DC regain momentum as they closed out strong with another high-scoring performance of 36 points while limiting North to just 17 points. The bench played a crucial role here, contributing significantly more than their counterparts from Toronto – showcasing depth that had been lacking earlier in their season.


Overall, this Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors match summary highlights how pivotal fast breaks were for DC’s success along with solid performances from starters and bench alike which led them past Jurassic Park convincingly.


Looking ahead after this comprehensive win during our Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors review: fans can catch Wiz back home facing Memphis Grizzlies on December 28th at Capital One Arena starting at 6:00 PM EDT broadcasted via FDSSE or MNMT networks respectively!


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