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Raptors Soar Past Blazers Despite Avdija's Absence
24 Jan
Summary
- Mamukelashvili and Ingram powered Toronto to a 110-98 win.
- Portland struggled offensively, shooting poorly early on.
- The Blazers' four-game winning streak was snapped in the loss.
The Toronto Raptors secured their third consecutive win by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 on Friday night. Sandro Mamukelashvili led the Raptors with 22 points, closely followed by Brandon Ingram with 20. The Raptors built a lead that extended to 13 points at one stage, controlling the game despite being outshot from beyond the arc and losing the turnover battle.
Portland, playing without the injured Deni Avdija, saw their four-game winning streak come to an end. Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe each contributed 21 points for the Blazers. The first quarter proved challenging for Portland, who shot a mere 15.4% from the field. Despite this, Toronto only held a narrow 19-12 lead after the initial period.
The Raptors extended their advantage in the second quarter with a 12-2 run, leading 50-43 at halftime. Though Portland briefly took a lead in the third quarter, Toronto quickly regained control. A crucial 9-0 run in the fourth quarter, punctuated by a Mamukelashvili foul on a layup and an Ingram basket, sealed the victory for the Raptors.
