The Toronto Raptors’ first taste of Wembymania was a rollercoaster ride. The Raptors had to erase a 22-point deficit just to force a thriller in the fourth before pulling off an upset in overtime, defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 123-116.
There was no 38-point Victor Wembanyama game, as the Raptors slowed him down with a combination of terrible team defense and half-court offense through the first 30 minutes that allowed his teammates to get the buckets in. With all eyes on Wembanyama, it was Scottie Barnes who took the spotlight in the second half, imposing his will and leading the first big Raptors’ comeback win of the season.