Raptors Earn Fourth Straight Win
The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets, 114-103, at Amalie Arena on Wednesday evening.

The Nets jumped out to a good start with a, 36-23, lead after one quarter, but the Raptors rallied back through the second to cut it to a two-point game by halftime. The Raptors carried the momentum into the second half, as they outscored the visitors by 13 points in the third quarter, to rally ahead to a, 92-81, lead, heading into the final frame. The Nets pulled it together in the fourth but could not cut into the deficit, as the Raptors hung on and closed out their fourth straight win.

Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 27 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two steals, in 37 minutes. OG Anunoby followed up with 25 points, three rebounds and two blocks, while Fred VanVleet added 17 points, five assists, three rebounds and a steal. The Raptors shot 43 percent from the field, including 18-of-47 from deep.

Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 28 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and a block, in 37 minutes. Bruce Brown followed up with 21 points, 14 rebounds and a block, while Joe Harris chipped in 14 points and four rebounds. The Nets shot 39 percent from the field, including 13-of-41 from long range.

The Nets (39-20) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Celtics on Friday. The Raptors (25-34) take on the Knicks in New York on Saturday.
Posted on: 4/21/2021 6:42 PM
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