Raptors vs Thunder
Tue, Feb 24
Final
Raptors
Raptors
(34 - 24)
107
-
116
Thunder
Thunder
(45 - 14)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | 32 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 107 |
| Thunder | 25 | 35 | 38 | 18 | 116 |
Venue: Scotiabank Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
RJ Barrett
TOR | #9 | F/G
21
8
4
Cason Wallace
OKC | #22 | G
27
8
7
Smart Game Analysis
Oklahoma City Thunder has a 56% chance of winning the game
Despite missing MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder's top-ranked defense and superior depth favor them against a Raptors team missing both Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl.
Key Analysis
- • Toronto is significantly weakened by the confirmed absence of All-Star Scottie Barnes (personal) and starting center Jakob Poeltl (back).
- • Oklahoma City possesses the league's best defensive rating, allowing only 107.7 points per game, which poses a major challenge for Toronto's 23rd-ranked offense.
- • The Thunder recently proved their depth by defeating the Cavaliers 121-113 without Gilgeous-Alexander or Jalen Williams, relying on Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace.
- • Without Poeltl protecting the rim, the Raptors are vulnerable to interior scoring, especially if Chet Holmgren (questionable) is active.
- • Brandon Ingram and Immanuel Quickley will face intense pressure from OKC's disciplined perimeter defenders.
- • Toronto must generate significant transition points to overcome their half-court offensive limitations without Barnes.
