Immanuel Quickley shines with 23 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors edge past the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling 103-101 victory on Sunday night.
R.J. Barrett added 14 points while Scottie Barnes contributed a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Raptors, who secured their fourth consecutive win.
Canadian star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 24 points on an impressive 8-for-11 shooting. His remarkable performance marked his 117th consecutive game with at least 20 points, the second-longest streak in NBA history.
In a valiant effort, Lu Dort scored a season-high 19 points, Kenrich Williams added 15 points, and Chet Holmgren chipped in with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Thunder.
Despite missing key players due to injuries, including Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Ajay Mitchell, the Thunder put up a strong fight after a recent home loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Toronto took an early lead at halftime, limiting Gilgeous-Alexander’s scoring opportunities before he erupted with a strong third-quarter performance, propelling the Thunder to a brief lead.
In a tense final quarter, Toronto’s defense held firm as Barnes blocked a crucial shot by Holmgren, securing a pivotal rebound to maintain their narrow lead. Quickley sealed the victory with two crucial free throws in the closing seconds.
Looking ahead, Toronto is set to face the New York Knicks in their upcoming game on Wednesday.
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