Washington Wizards nearly end Toronto Raptors’ playoff hopes; wins in OT


Washington Wizards nearly end Toronto Raptors’ playoff hopes; wins in OT

Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook

Who though before the start of the season that one of the most Eastern Conference teas is about to suffer this hard, yet the Toronto Raptors have experienced one of their worst regular seasons run in the 2020-21 NBA season. If Toronto Raptors’ story surprises you, what about Washington Wizards? 

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After being the worst side in the NBA after start of the season, Washington Wizards endured their franchise worst start and have earned their way through to winning 14 out of their last 18 games to almost seal their play-in tournament spot, at least. 

Washington Wizards beat Toronto Raptors 131-129 in OT 

Bradley Beal scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and overtime Thursday night, and Russell Westbrook had his 34th triple-double of the season in the Washington Wizards’ 131-129 win over Toronto Raptors that all but eliminated the Raptors from the NBA’s play-in tournament. 

Pascal Siakam matched his career high with 44 points for the Raptors, who lost for the fifth time in six games and fell four games behind the Wizards for the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference with five left to play. Siakam missed a long 3-pointer at the end of overtime. 

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Russell Westbrook had 13 points, 17 rebounds and 17 assists before fouling out with 15.3 seconds left in overtime. The triple-double was the 180th of his career, leaving him one behind Oscar Robertson. It was the sixth triple-double in seven games for Westbrook, who came up one assist short in the other game. 

Raul Neto scored a career-high 25 points and Robin Lopez had 6 of his season-high 24 points and two big blocks in overtime for the Washington Wizards, who had lost their previous nine games against the Toronto Raptors. 

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