(Toronto) In an exciting game played in front of a wild crowd, the Toronto Raptors prevailed 109-108 against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.
Posted yesterday at 10:34 p.m.
Finding a large audience at home for the first time since mid-December, the Raptors signed a second win in two days against the Nets.
There was a fiery crowd of 18,903 at Scotiabank Arena, which could once again accommodate a full house.
On Monday, the Raptors had outshot Brooklyn 133-97.
On Tuesday, Gary Trent led the Raptors with 24 points, while Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes added 18 apiece.
Malachi Flynn had 15 points for the Raptors (34-27), seventh in the East.
Barnes had 10 rebounds and Flynn had eight assists.
The Raptors’ last six points came from free throws from Trent, the last with 10.6 seconds on the clock.
Fred VanVleet was sidelined for the second straight game with a right knee contusion.
OG Anunoby was missing for a fourth game in a row, having fractured his right ring finger. He could return to action in the not-too-distant future, Raptors coach Nick Nurse has hinted.
The Raptors will now prepare to host the Pistons on Thursday.
James Johnson fired a three-point shot in the last second, for the final score. He led the Nets with 19 points.
Seth Curry had 18 points, two more than LaMarcus Aldridge.
Kevin Durant missed a 21e straight game, the result of a left knee injury.
Newly acquired Ben Simmons is yet to return to playing form.
The Nets (32-31) are eighth in the East.
Brooklyn was once again led by Jacque Vaugh as Steve Nash is to stay away due to pandemic protocol.
