Raptors Rolled Past the Bucks and It Felt Big
The Raptors locked in a 128-100 win over Milwaukee at home. It wasn’t just another victory because it finally felt like a statement. After a shaky start to the season, this was the sort of blowout that reminds everyone this team can show up when it matters.
What Stood Out from the Game
- Both Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett dropped 23 points each, anchoring the offence.
- The Raptors hit 17 of 38 three-point attempts, giving them serious spacing and pace to overwhelm Milwaukee’s defence.
- The lead got out of hand early: Toronto had built a comfortable margin by the half and entered the fourth quarter already pushing the game away. In fact the margin was 25 going into Q4.
- Meanwhile, the Bucks were playing on the back half of a back-to-back and never really recovered. Even their star Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points but looked less dominant than usual.
Why This Win Means More Than Just One More W
This win had weight. The Raptors had been hunting consistency, identity and a game where everything came together. This performance checked off many boxes: pace, shooting, defence, bench contributions. It wasn’t flawless, but it was strong.
Compared to last season’s slow start, this feels like progress. The team has shown glimpses of what they’re capable of; this win felt like a full-on glimpse rather than just a flash.
Where Things Are at and What’s Next
With this result the Raptors improved their record to 4-4 on the season. They’ve evened things out and now carry a little momentum into the next stretch.
Up next: Toronto travels to face the Cleveland Cavaliers. That game will test whether the Raptors can carry over this level of play on the road and against an opponent that will bring energy.
Things to monitor:
- Will the Raptors keep the three-point barrage going? Last night’s volume and accuracy were key.
- How will the bench hold up in road minutes? Depth has been a talking point all season.
- Can Toronto defend with the same energy in a road environment? The next game will tell.
Final Thoughts
For fans: This one was fun to watch. The Raptors looked alive. They looked engaged. They looked like them.
This season is still young and there’s plenty to fix. But ths game was proof that when the pieces work together – shooting, defence, movement, effort – the Raptors can win decisively. Ride this win, believe in the process, and keep watching because this team is trending in the right direction.
👏 Let’s Go Raptors 👏
