Thanks to a strong performance after the break, the Toronto Raptors celebrated a 122:109 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday.
Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram each scored 23 points. Jakob Pöltl was missing for the 25th time this season. The 30-year-old Viennese, who is plagued by back problems, was last in action a month ago.
Trailing 52:61 at halftime, the Canadians turned things around in the California capital with 43:21 in the third quarter. Toronto hosts the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
Knicks outclass Nets in city derby
In the New York city derby, the Knicks outclassed the Brooklyn Nets 120:66 and thus celebrated the clearest victory in their 80-year history. While the game had already been one-sided until the break (60:38), the guests at Madison Square Garden were beaten 60:28 in the second 24 minutes.
Oklahoma City Thunder won at the Milwaukee Bucks 122:102. The defending champion and NBA leader was once again able to rely on “MVP” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who contributed 40 points. The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 112:104.
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