Joe Wieskamp scored 13 points and Derrick White had 12 for San Antonio. Toronto set a season high with 30 assists and shot 18 for 44 from outside the arc, matching its season best for made 3-pointers.įormer Raptors center Jakob Poeltl scored 19 points and Devin Vassell and rookie Josh Primo each had 15 as the slumping Spurs lost their fourth straight. If we do, then he certainly will deserve it.” “I think he’s got to be in the conversation,” Nurse said.
Raptors coach Nick Nurse said VanVleet’s recent string of solid performances have burnished his All-Star credentials, but acknowledged that more Toronto wins would help strengthen the guard’s case.
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder take on conference foe San Antonio “I try to keep my floor a little higher but when you’re hot, you’ve just got to be aggressive and ride it out as long as you can.” “You recognize when you’re in rhythm and you just try to hold on as long as possible, because it’s not always like that,” VanVleet said. He’s the first Raptors player to score 30 or more in three straight games since Kawhi Leonard did it in four straight from Jan. VanVleet topped 30 points for the third straight game and fourth time in his past five. Justin Champagnie scored a career-high 14 for the Raptors, who matched their season-high point total. Toronto’s OG Anunoby scored 14 points and rookie Scottie Barnes had 11 points and a career-best eight assists. The Raptors have won eight of their past 10 at home. 500 mark for the first time since they were 7-7 after a Nov. scored 21 points as the Raptors evened their record at 17-17, reaching the. TORONTO (AP) - Fred VanVleet scored 33 points, Pascal Siakam had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to three by beating the San Antonio Spurs 129-104 on Tuesday night.