
Oklahoma City
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Toronto
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Highlights
Preview
Thunder, Raptors Set for High-Stakes Clash in Toronto TORONTO (Interstat) ā Two of the NBAās hottest teams will collide Tuesday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. The Thunder (44-14), owners of the leagueās best record, enter on a roll, having won eight of their last 10 games. They are coming off a 121-113 home victory over Cleveland on Sunday, powered by a 17-point, 15-rebound, four-assist, three-block performance from center Chet Holmgren. The third-year big man has been a dominant force, recording a double-double in six of his last 10 outings, including a 20-point, 14-rebound, five-block game against New Orleans on Jan. 27. Toronto (34-23) has been nearly as formidable, winning seven of its last 10. The Raptors are fresh off a stunning 122-94 road rout of Milwaukee on Sunday, led by a career-high 32 points and nine assists from guard Immanuel Quickley. Acquired in a midseason trade last year, Quickley has ignited the Raptorsā offense, averaging 21.2 points and 6.2 assists over his last 10 games. This matchup is a quick rematch of a Jan. 25 thriller in Oklahoma City, which Toronto won 103-101. The Raptors will look to replicate that defensive effort to slow a Thunder offense that averages 118.7 points per game. Oklahoma Cityās balance, featuring Holmgren alongside guards Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joeāwho combined for 42 points and 13 assists against Clevelandāpresents a multifaceted challenge. Toronto will counter with Quickleyās backcourt creativity and the all-around play of forward Brandon Ingram, who had 22 points and six assists in the win over Milwaukee. The game carries significant weight in the standings. Oklahoma City aims to solidify its hold on the Western Conferenceās top seed, while Toronto continues its push to secure home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST. The Thunder begin a back-to-back, traveling to Detroit on Wednesday. The Raptors host San Antonio on Wednesday.