The Toronto Raptors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 110-104, in a scrimmage from Orlando on Thursday.
While there were 11 ties and 11 lead changes in the first 36 minutes of the game, Toronto never trailed after that. In fact, a 38-21 third quarter gave the Raptors a game-high 15-point lead, with Portland never getting it within a four-point margin for the final 18 minutes of play. The Raptors ended up recording nine blocks to the Trail Blazers’ four. In addition, Toronto held Portland to just 39 percent shooting from the field.
The Trail Blazers were led by Jusuf Nurkic, who tallied 17 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. Carmelo Anthony totaled 14 points, five rebounds and two assists. C.J. McCollum finished with 21 points, two rebounds, five assists and two steals. After missing the first scrimmage with an Achilles injury, Hassan Whiteside returned to action and posted six points, five rebounds, and two blocks in 18 minutes.
Serge Ibaka led Toronto with 19 points and six boards. Pascal Siakam generated 18 points and six rebounds. Kyle Lowry provided 13 points, six rebounds and four assists. Matt Thomas led the bench with 16 points and two rebounds.
Both teams will play their final scrimmage game on Tuesday, with Toronto facing the Phoenix Suns and Portland playing the Oklahoma City Thunder.
