Last night the Toronto Raptors were edged 116 to 107 by the Oklahoma City Thunder at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on February 24, 2026. Despite a resilient comeback attempt in the second half, Toronto couldn’t complete the rally and fell to a Thunder team that played with plenty of energy and depth.
How the Game Played Out
The Thunder jumped out ahead early and maintained a big lead through much of the night, eventually building a 25-point advantage in the third quarter. Toronto looked out-manned for long stretches, but came alive in the fourth and pulled back to tie things at 101-101 on Jamal Shead’s clutch three-pointer with about four minutes left.
That’s when the Thunder struck back. Cason Wallace answered with back-to-back buckets, followed by a key steal that led to a three from Isaiah Joe, which swung momentum right back their way and ultimately sealed the outcome.
Big Performers
For the Thunder:
• Cason Wallace was brilliant, matching his career high with 27 points, adding eight rebounds and six assists while making big plays in critical moments.
• Isaiah Joe scored 22 points, many of them coming at clutch times and keeping the Thunder ahead when Toronto threatened.
• Alex Caruso provided 16 points, while Luguentz Dort added 15 and Isaiah Hartenstein had 11.
Even with stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell (out due to injury), Oklahoma City’s supporting cast rose to the challenge and delivered a strong performance.
For the Raptors:
• RJ Barrett led Toronto with 21 points, hitting tough shots while the Raptors battled back.
• Immanuel Quickley and Ja’Kobe Walter each scored 17 points, giving the offense meaningful production.
• Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram each scored 15 points, and Jamal Shead had 13 in an effort that kept Toronto within striking distance.
The Raptors ran out of steam down the stretch, but the effort in the fourth showed they can still fight through adversity.
Where This Leaves the Raptors in the East
With this loss Toronto’s record moved to around 34 and 24 on the season, keeping them comfortably in the playoff picture but still behind the very top in the Eastern Conference. The East has been tight all season, and every game gained or lost determines whether a team climbs or slips in the standings.
Against elite teams, the Raptors have shown they can compete when they execute on defense and share scoring. To climb closer to first place they will need:
• More consistency against strong rebounding teams — Oklahoma City dominated on the glass last night.
• Late game execution both defensively and offensively — Toronto’s comeback showed they can make plays, but finishing is key.
• Full strength roster availability — Jakob Poeltl sat out with a lower back issue, and having him available regularly would help on both boards and rim protection.
Toronto will host the San Antonio Spurs next, an opportunity to reset and show resiliency after a loss.
Fan Perspective
This wasn’t the result Raptors fans wanted, but it was encouraging in parts. The way Toronto fought back from a 25-point hole and tied the game late showed belief, heart and the ability to make things interesting against a deep Western Conference contender. Wallace and Joe were relentless for OKC, but the Raptors still looked like a team with fight in them.
This loss stings, yet nights like this can be learning experiences. If Toronto continues to trust one another and tighten up late game possessions, this team is still in the thick of the Eastern Conference race and poised to make noise down the stretch.
👏 Let’s Go Raptors 👏
