Last night the Raptors crushed the Washington Wizards 140-110, and with that commanding performance they’ve now won six straight games.
For a fan who’s been through the rough starts, the “six in a row” tag feels like something to hold onto.
Key Highlights From the Game
- Brandon Ingram delivered 24 points and eight rebounds, showing he can take over when the team needs it.
- RJ Barrett also tallied 24 points and eight boards, giving us what we’ve been hoping for: consistency from one of the core guys.
- Scottie Barnes chipped in 23 points, including a dominant third quarter where Toronto really pulled away.
- Sandro Mamukelashvili came off the bench and had 23 points too and bench scoring like that is gold.
- On the Wizards side, CJ McCollum led with 20 points, but he didn’t get enough around him.
Why This Win Matters Big Time
This wasn’t just “another win.” It checked a lot of boxes: road game energy, dominant inside/outside play, bench contributions, and the kind of margin you don’t always get. For a team that started the season a little wobbly, this kind of stretch makes a difference.
For a fan who’s spent years waiting for the Raptors to feel like they mean business, this feels like the moment where things start to gel.
If you look at the record now, the Raptors are sitting at 11-5 after this game.
That’s a solid place to be, especially given how earlier this season felt like we were just hoping to catch up.
What’s Next & What I’m Watching
- The Raptors now have momentum. The big question: can they keep this energy when the schedule tightens and the games feel heavier?
- Can the bench keep delivering? Mamukelashvili’s 23 was huge. Depth wins you games when the starters are tired.
- Defence will remain a test. When you’re winning by 30, you’re doing a lot right. But maintaining that in tighter games is the next challenge.
- For fans like me: enjoy this ride. Appreciate it. Because sometimes you wake up one season and everything changes just enough that you believe again.
Final Thoughts
As someone who’s been around watching the Raptors through rebuilds, near-misses, and seasons that didn’t quite hit, last night felt real. It’s not just the wins (those feel good) but the type of win. The kind where you feel excited after the buzzer, not just relieved.
This year? It might not be perfect, but it could be fun, it could be meaningful, and for a fan like me who’s hoping for a better year, that’s enough to keep me watching, cheering, and believing.
👏 Let’s Go Raptors 👏
