Game ID: 22400295
Toronto Raptors @ New Orleans Pelicans
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
NOP 20 26 17 30 93TOR 21 35 31 32 119
NOP vs TOR ScoutingNOP vs TOR Scouting
Welcome to the scouting desk. The coffee is cold, the film is play-by-play, and somebody has to explain what happened.
Every game has a hinge — a stretch where it was decided, usually while everyone was watching something else. Start where the evidence lives: the Lineups' face-offs say which five actually won their minutes; the Possessions ledger says who ran ahead of the night's own pace; the Shot Chart says where the points really came from, which is rarely where the highlights were. When all three agree, that is the story. When they don't — that is why this desk has a chair.
NOP availability going into 11/19 · 2 days' restOUT McCollum missed 10 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Murray missed 13 since 10/25, out tonight
OUT Jones missed 10 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Williamson missed 5 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Alvarado missed 3 since 11/13, out tonight
OUT Hawkins missed 5 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Matković missed 11 since 10/29, returns tonight: 7 min (38% of 19)
OUT Theis missed 3 since 11/13, out tonight
OUT Reeves missed 2 since 11/15, returns tonight: 7 min (47% of 15)
NEW Boston 24 to 36 min over the last 5
NEW Green 22 to 27 min over the last 5
NEW Robinson-Earl 19 to 26 min over the last 5
NOP availability going into 11/20 · back-to-backOUT McCollum missed 11 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Murray missed 14 since 10/25, out tonight
OUT Jones missed 11 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Williamson missed 6 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Alvarado missed 4 since 11/13, out tonight
OUT Hawkins missed 6 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Theis missed 4 since 11/13, out tonight
BACK Matković back 11/19 after 11, 7 min since (38% of 19)
BACK Reeves back 11/19 after 2, 7 min since (47% of 15)
NEW Boston 24 to 34 min over the last 5
NEW Green 22 to 28 min over the last 5
NEW Robinson-Earl 19 to 25 min over the last 5
NEW Cain 14 to 19 min over the last 4
NEW Jemison III 10 to 16 min over the last 5
NOP availability going into 11/22 · 1 day's restOUT McCollum missed 12 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Murray missed 15 since 10/25, out tonight
OUT Jones missed 12 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Williamson missed 7 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Alvarado missed 5 since 11/13, out tonight
OUT Hawkins missed 7 since 11/08, returns tonight: 20 min (84% of 24)
OUT Theis missed 5 since 11/13, returns tonight: 18 min (113% of 16)
BACK Matković back 11/19 after 11, 12 min since (66% of 19)
BACK Reeves back 11/19 after 2, 23 min since (156% of 15)
NEW Boston 24 to 34 min over the last 5
NEW Green 22 to 28 min over the last 5
NEW Nowell 21 to 26 min over the last 4
NEW Robinson-Earl 19 to 28 min over the last 5
NEW Cain 14 to 22 min over the last 5
NEW Jemison III 10 to 17 min over the last 5
NOP availability going into 11/25 · 2 days' restOUT McCollum missed 13 since 10/30, returns tonight: 30 min (93% of 33)
OUT Murray missed 16 since 10/25, out tonight
OUT Jones missed 13 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Williamson missed 8 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Alvarado missed 6 since 11/13, out tonight
BACK Hawkins back 11/22 after 7, 20 min since (84% of 24)
BACK Matković back 11/19 after 11, 12 min since (66% of 19)
BACK Theis back 11/22 after 5, 18 min since (113% of 16)
BACK Reeves back 11/19 after 2, 20 min since (132% of 15)
NEW Boston 24 to 34 min over the last 5
NEW Nowell 21 to 27 min over the last 3
NEW Robinson-Earl 19 to 27 min over the last 5
NEW Cain 14 to 22 min over the last 4
NEW Jemison III 10 to 16 min over the last 5
NOP availability going into 11/27 · 1 day's restOUT Murray missed 17 since 10/25, returns tonight: 25 min (77% of 33)
OUT Jones missed 14 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Williamson missed 9 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Alvarado missed 7 since 11/13, out tonight
OUT Matković missed 2 since 11/22, out tonight
OUT Cain missed 2 since 11/22, out tonight
BACK McCollum back 11/25 after 13, 30 min since (93% of 33)
BACK Hawkins back 11/22 after 7, 19 min since (80% of 24)
BACK Theis back 11/22 after 5, 18 min since (108% of 16)
BACK Reeves back 11/19 after 2, 20 min since (132% of 15)
NEW Boston 24 to 32 min over the last 5
NEW Robinson-Earl 19 to 27 min over the last 5
NEW Jemison III 10 to 16 min over the last 4
NOP availability going into 11/29 · 1 day's restOUT Ingram missed 2 since 11/25, out tonight
OUT Jones missed 15 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Williamson missed 10 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Alvarado missed 8 since 11/13, out tonight
OUT Matković missed 3 since 11/22, out tonight
OUT Cain missed 3 since 11/22, out tonight
BACK McCollum back 11/25 after 13, 30 min since (92% of 33)
BACK Murray back 11/27 after 17, 25 min since (77% of 33)
BACK Hawkins back 11/22 after 7, 20 min since (84% of 24)
BACK Theis back 11/22 after 5, 16 min since (100% of 16)
BACK Reeves back 11/19 after 2, 16 min since (110% of 15)
NEW Boston 24 to 29 min over the last 5
NEW Payton 22 to 27 min over the last 4
NEW Robinson-Earl 19 to 27 min over the last 5
NOP availability going into 12/01 · 1 day's restOUT Ingram missed 3 since 11/25, out tonight
OUT Jones missed 16 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Williamson missed 11 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Alvarado missed 9 since 11/13, out tonight
OUT Matković missed 4 since 11/22, returns tonight: 9 min (48% of 19)
OUT Cain missed 4 since 11/22, returns tonight: 8 min (60% of 14)
BACK McCollum back 11/25 after 13, 32 min since (98% of 33)
BACK Murray back 11/27 after 17, 29 min since (89% of 33)
BACK Hawkins back 11/22 after 7, 20 min since (84% of 24)
BACK Theis back 11/22 after 5, 16 min since (101% of 16)
NEW Boston 24 to 29 min over the last 5
NEW Robinson-Earl 19 to 25 min over the last 5
NOP availability going into 12/02 · back-to-backOUT Ingram missed 4 since 11/25, out tonight
OUT Jones missed 17 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Williamson missed 12 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Alvarado missed 10 since 11/13, out tonight
OUT Hawkins missed 2 since 11/29, out tonight
BACK McCollum back 11/25 after 13, 30 min since (93% of 33)
BACK Murray back 11/27 after 17, 29 min since (90% of 33)
BACK Matković back 12/01 after 4, 9 min since (48% of 19)
BACK Theis back 11/22 after 5, 14 min since (89% of 16)
BACK Cain back 12/01 after 4, 8 min since (60% of 14)
NOP availability going into 12/05 · 2 days' restOUT Ingram missed 5 since 11/25, returns tonight: 37 min (111% of 33)
OUT Jones missed 18 since 10/30, returns tonight: 32 min (98% of 32)
OUT Williamson missed 13 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Alvarado missed 11 since 11/13, out tonight
OUT Hawkins missed 3 since 11/29, out tonight
BACK McCollum back 11/25 after 13, 31 min since (95% of 33)
BACK Murray back 11/27 after 17, 31 min since (97% of 33)
BACK Matković back 12/01 after 4, 9 min since (48% of 19)
BACK Cain back 12/01 after 4, 8 min since (60% of 14)
TOR availability going into 11/18 · 1 day's restOUT Barnes missed 10 since 10/30, out tonight
OUT Quickley missed 3 since 11/12, out tonight
OUT Walter missed 5 since 11/09, out tonight
NEW Dick 29 to 35 min over the last 5
NEW Agbaji 27 to 36 min over the last 5
TOR availability going into 11/21 · 2 days' restOUT Barnes missed 11 since 10/30, returns tonight: 27 min (83% of 33)
OUT Quickley missed 4 since 11/12, out tonight
OUT Walter missed 6 since 11/09, out tonight
NEW Dick 29 to 36 min over the last 5
NEW Agbaji 27 to 35 min over the last 5
NEW Mitchell 25 to 30 min over the last 5
TOR availability going into 11/24 · 2 days' restOUT Quickley missed 5 since 11/12, out tonight
OUT Walter missed 7 since 11/09, out tonight
BACK Barnes back 11/21 after 11, 27 min since (83% of 33)
NEW Dick 29 to 36 min over the last 5
NEW Agbaji 27 to 34 min over the last 5
NEW Mitchell 25 to 32 min over the last 5
TOR availability going into 11/25 · back-to-backOUT Quickley missed 6 since 11/12, out tonight
OUT Walter missed 8 since 11/09, out tonight
BACK Barnes back 11/21 after 11, 31 min since (94% of 33)
NEW Agbaji 27 to 32 min over the last 5
NEW Mitchell 25 to 30 min over the last 5
TOR availability going into 11/27 · 1 day's restOUT Quickley missed 7 since 11/12, out tonight
OUT Walter missed 9 since 11/09, returns tonight: 28 min (130% of 21)
BACK Barnes back 11/21 after 11, 33 min since (99% of 33)
TOR availability going into 11/29 · 1 day's restOUT Dick missed 2 since 11/25, out tonight
OUT Quickley missed 8 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Barnes back 11/21 after 11, 32 min since (99% of 33)
BACK Walter back 11/27 after 9, 28 min since (130% of 21)
TOR availability going into 12/01 · 1 day's restOUT Dick missed 3 since 11/25, out tonight
OUT Quickley missed 9 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Barnes back 11/21 after 11, 34 min since (102% of 33)
BACK Walter back 11/27 after 9, 27 min since (126% of 21)
TOR availability going into 12/03 · 1 day's restOUT Dick missed 4 since 11/25, out tonight
OUT Quickley missed 10 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Walter back 11/27 after 9, 23 min since (111% of 21)
TOR availability going into 12/05 · 1 day's restOUT Dick missed 5 since 11/25, returns tonight: 23 min (80% of 29)
OUT Quickley missed 11 since 11/12, out tonight
BACK Walter back 11/27 after 9, 22 min since (103% of 21)
I Know — the desk, before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
New Orleans comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 102 a night and allowing 118, shooting 44 percent and 31 from three, 21 free throws a game; Ingram at 22 and Murphy III at 22 a game. That is 5 straight losses. It has lost the glass by 4 a night. Without Murray (17 straight), Jones (14 straight), Williamson (9 straight). One day's rest. Toronto comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 114 a night and allowing 115, shooting 48 percent and 35 from three, 26 free throws a game; Barrett at 26 and Barnes at 22 a game. It has won the glass by 8 a night. Without Quickley (7 straight), Walter (9 straight). One day's rest.
So: Toronto wins, on the road, and the game turns on the glass, where Toronto has been plus-8 a night and New Orleans minus-4 and the line, where Toronto takes 26 free throws a game to New Orleans's 21. Call it Toronto 113, New Orleans 111, New Orleans keeping it close.
11/19 @ DAL 91-132 — NOP notes
NOP lost 91-132. NOP shot 40% (31 of 78) to DAL's 52%, 11 of 32 from three. NOP turned it over 21 times to DAL's 11, and DAL turned those into 12 steals. The glass went 37-48 against them. Murphy III led with 19 (5 of 13, 2 of 7 from three, 7 of 7 at the line); Ingram added 17, Green 14. Q2 was theirs, 22-19, the deficit cut from 15 to 12, but the other 3 periods went 113-69 against them. Murphy III's -35 in 29 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/20 @ CLE 100-128 — NOP notes
NOP lost 100-128. NOP shot 42% (39 of 92) to CLE's 53%, 8 of 31 from three, and went to the line 22 times to CLE's 14 — 14 points from the stripe to their 12. The glass went 40-52 against them. Reeves led with 34 (14 of 25, 4 of 12 from three); Boston added 14, Missi 12. Q4 was theirs, 27-23, the deficit cut from 32 to 28, but the other 3 periods went 105-73 against them. Green's -28 in 26 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/22 vs GSW 108-112 — NOP notes
NOP lost 108-112. NOP shot 45% (41 of 92) to GSW's 45%, 12 of 39 from three, and got to the line 22 times to GSW's 29. NOP turned it over 9 times to GSW's 16. Murphy III led with 24 (9 of 17, 5 of 9 from three); Robinson-Earl added 19, Ingram 18. Q2 was theirs, 33-28, turning a 4-point deficit into a 1-point lead, but the other 3 periods went 84-75 against them. Theis's -8 in 18 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/25 @ IND 110-114 — NOP notes
NOP lost 110-114. NOP shot 52% (45 of 87) to IND's 47%, 9 of 33 from three. Murphy III led with 24 (9 of 19, 2 of 11 from three, 4 of 7 at the line); McCollum added 23, Missi 16. Q2 was theirs, 32-30, the deficit cut from 4 to 2, but the other 3 periods went 84-78 against them. Theis's -30 in 17 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/27 vs TOR 93-119 — NOP notes
NOP lost 93-119. NOP shot 39% (36 of 93) to TOR's 49%, 11 of 35 from three. McCollum led with 19 (7 of 20, 4 of 11 from three); Robinson-Earl added 14, Murray 14. Q1 was theirs, 20-21, but the other 3 periods went 98-73 against them. Green's -25 in 28 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/29 @ MEM — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Memphis comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 125 a night and allowing 115, shooting 50 percent and 39 from three, 23 free throws a game; Jackson Jr. at 20 and Pippen Jr. at 15 a game. That is 4 straight wins. It has won the glass by 6 a night. Without Edey (5 straight), Williams Jr. (4 straight). One day's rest. New Orleans comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 100 a night and allowing 121, shooting 43 percent and 30 from three, 20 free throws a game; Murphy III at 22 and Reeves at 12 a game. That is 5 straight losses. It has lost the glass by 7 a night. Without Ingram (2 straight), Jones (15 straight), Williamson (10 straight). One day's rest.
So: Memphis wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Memphis has been plus-6 a night and New Orleans minus-7 and the arc, Memphis at 39 percent from three to New Orleans's 30. Call it Memphis 122, New Orleans 106, Memphis by 16.
12/01 @ NYK — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
New York comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 120 a night and allowing 118, shooting 50 percent and 40 from three, 20 free throws a game; Brunson at 30 and Towns at 25 a game. One day's rest. New Orleans comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 104 a night and allowing 119, shooting 44 percent and 29 from three, 22 free throws a game; McCollum at 24 and Murphy III at 23 a game. That is 5 straight losses. It has lost the glass by 6 a night. Without Ingram (3 straight), Jones (16 straight), Williamson (11 straight). One day's rest.
So: New York wins, and the game turns on the arc, New York at 40 percent from three to New Orleans's 29 and the glass, where New York has been plus-0 a night and New Orleans minus-6. Call it New York 119, New Orleans 109, New York by 10.
12/02 @ ATL — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Atlanta comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 120 a night and allowing 119, shooting 48 percent and 36 from three, 21 free throws a game; Johnson at 23 and Young at 20 a game. That is 3 straight wins. Without Nance Jr. (7 straight), Wallace (7 straight), Gueye (13 straight). One day's rest. New Orleans comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 101 a night and allowing 117, shooting 43 percent and 28 from three, 21 free throws a game; McCollum at 21 and Murphy III at 20 a game. That is 5 straight losses. It has lost the glass by 7 a night. Without Ingram (4 straight), Jones (17 straight), Williamson (12 straight). Second night of a back-to-back.
So: Atlanta wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Atlanta has been plus-3 a night and New Orleans minus-7 and the arc, Atlanta at 36 percent from three to New Orleans's 28. Call it Atlanta 119, New Orleans 109, Atlanta by 10.
12/05 vs PHX — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
New Orleans comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 102 a night and allowing 119, shooting 43 percent and 28 from three, 20 free throws a game; McCollum at 23 and Murphy III at 18 a game. That is 5 straight losses. It has lost the glass by 7 a night. Without Ingram (5 straight), Jones (18 straight), Williamson (13 straight). 2 days' rest. Phoenix comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 117 a night and allowing 113, shooting 50 percent and 41 from three, 20 free throws a game; Booker at 29 and Durant at 22 a game. Without Nurkić (2 straight). One day's rest.
So: Phoenix wins, on the road, and the game turns on the arc, Phoenix at 41 percent from three to New Orleans's 28 and the glass, where Phoenix has been minus-2 a night and New Orleans minus-7. Call it Phoenix 115, New Orleans 109.
11/18 vs IND 130-119 — TOR notes
TOR won 130-119. TOR shot 59% (48 of 82) to IND's 44%, 14 of 29 from three, and went to the line 28 times to IND's 20 — 20 points from the stripe to their 16. TOR turned it over 23 times to IND's 10, and IND turned those into 17 steals. The glass went 46-32 for them. Barrett led with 39 (13 of 21, 4 of 8 from three, 9 of 12 at the line); Poeltl added 30, Dick 15. The hinge was Q1, 34-27: from level to 7 ahead, and the lead reached 22. Mitchell was the night's best plus/minus at +26.
11/21 vs MIN 110-105 — TOR notes
TOR won 110-105. TOR shot 51% (37 of 72) to MIN's 41%, 7 of 23 from three, and went to the line 39 times to MIN's 33 — 29 points from the stripe to their 27. Barrett led with 31 (10 of 14, 1 of 3 from three, 10 of 12 at the line); Boucher added 22, Barnes 17. The hinge was Q4, 33-26: TOR came in trailing by 2 and left it ahead by 5. Mitchell was the night's best plus/minus at +20.
11/24 @ CLE 108-122 — TOR notes
TOR lost 108-122. TOR shot 40% (37 of 92) to CLE's 49%, 12 of 39 from three, and went to the line 34 times to CLE's 14 — 22 points from the stripe to their 10. Barnes led with 18 (5 of 14, 1 of 6 from three, 7 of 12 at the line); Dick added 18, Barrett 16. Q2 was theirs, 33-27, the deficit cut from 16 to 10, but the other 3 periods went 95-75 against them. Dick's -17 in 31 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/25 @ DET 100-102 — TOR notes
TOR lost 100-102. TOR took 28 more shots (104 to 76), fed by 23 offensive rebounds, but shot 39% to DET's 45%, 10 of 35 from three, and got to the line just 10 times against 27 fouls committed. TOR turned it over 9 times to DET's 14. The glass went 50-38 for them. Barnes led with 31 (12 of 26, 3 of 8 from three); Barrett added 17, Boucher 10. Q3 was theirs, 32-24, but the other 3 periods went 78-68 against them. Agbaji's -26 in 24 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/27 @ NOP 119-93 — TOR notes
TOR won 119-93. TOR shot 49% (47 of 95) to NOP's 39%, 21 of 52 from three. Agbaji led with 24 (9 of 10, 6 of 7 from three); Battle added 24, Barrett 22. The hinge was Q3, 31-17: a lead of 10 became 24, and the lead reached 34. Barnes was the night's best plus/minus at +33.
11/29 @ MIA — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Miami comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 108 a night and allowing 105, shooting 43 percent and 36 from three, 24 free throws a game; Butler III at 23 and Herro at 22 a game. Without Jović (2 straight), Smith (3 straight), Richardson (3 straight). One day's rest. Toronto comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 113 a night and allowing 108, shooting 47 percent and 36 from three, 25 free throws a game; Barrett at 25 and Barnes at 21 a game. It has won the glass by 8 a night. Without Dick (2 straight), Quickley (8 straight). One day's rest.
So: Miami wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Toronto has been plus-8 a night and Miami plus-0 and the turnovers, Toronto giving it away 16 times a game to Miami's 12. Call it Miami 112, Toronto 109, Toronto keeping it close.
12/01 vs MIA — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Toronto comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 110 a night and allowing 109, shooting 46 percent and 34 from three, 22 free throws a game; Barrett at 22 and Barnes at 21 a game. It has won the glass by 8 a night. Without Dick (3 straight), Quickley (9 straight). One day's rest. Miami comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 110 a night and allowing 104, shooting 44 percent and 35 from three, 24 free throws a game; Butler III at 24 and Herro at 21 a game. Without Jović (3 straight), Smith (4 straight), Richardson (4 straight). One day's rest.
So: Toronto wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Toronto has been plus-8 a night and Miami minus-1 and the turnovers, Toronto giving it away 15 times a game to Miami's 11. Call it Toronto 111, Miami 110, Miami keeping it close.
12/03 vs IND — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Toronto comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 111 a night and allowing 111, shooting 47 percent and 35 from three, 19 free throws a game; Barrett at 23 and Barnes at 23 a game. It has won the glass by 8 a night. Without Dick (4 straight), Quickley (10 straight). One day's rest. Indiana comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 115 a night and allowing 119, shooting 48 percent and 38 from three, 20 free throws a game; Haliburton at 22 and Siakam at 21 a game. Without Nesmith (15 straight), Sheppard (8 straight), Isa. Jackson (15 straight). One day's rest.
So: Toronto wins, and the game turns on the glass, where Toronto has been plus-8 a night and Indiana minus-0 and the defense, Toronto allowing 111 a night to Indiana's 119. Call it Toronto 117, Indiana 113, Indiana keeping it close.
12/05 vs OKC — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Toronto comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 114 a night and allowing 109, shooting 50 percent and 37 from three, 18 free throws a game; Barnes at 26 and Barrett at 26 a game. It has won the glass by 8 a night. Without Dick (5 straight), Quickley (11 straight). One day's rest. OKC comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 117 a night and allowing 106, shooting 48 percent and 35 from three, 21 free throws a game; Gilgeous-Alexander at 33 and Jal. Williams at 22 a game. Without Holmgren (11 straight), Caruso (5 straight). One day's rest.
So: OKC wins, on the road, and the game turns on the glass, where Toronto has been plus-8 a night and OKC minus-1 and the turnovers, Toronto giving it away 15 times a game to OKC's 11. Call it OKC 113, Toronto 111, Toronto keeping it close.
Who is who
the initials in the Players column
TORBF B. Fernando
CB C. Boucher
DM D. Mitchell
GT G. Temple
JB J. Battle
JM J. Mogbo
JP J. Poeltl
JS J. Shead
JW J. Walter
OA O. Agbaji
RB R. Barrett
SB S. Barnes
NOPAR A. Reeves
BB B. Boston
BJ Boston Jr.
CM C. McCollum
DM D. Murray
DT D. Theis
EP E. Payton
JG J. Green
JH J. Hawkins
JR J. Robinson-Earl
TJ T. Jemison III
YM Y. Missi
TOR/NOP the team itself, not a player
-- the feed named nobody
What
What happened
the codes in the Events column
M2 / M3 made 2 / made 3
X2 / X3 missed 2 / missed 3
FT / X1 free throw made / missed
AST assist
OR / DR offensive / defensive rebound
STL steal
BLK block
TO turnover
FL foul
OF offensive foul — ends the possession
VIOL violation
JUMP jump ball
TM timeout
IR instant replay
HE heave at the buzzer, filed to the team
END the clock ran out, ball in hand
Where
Where a shot came from
the middle field of M3.LW.25
RM at the rim inside 4 ft
RC right corner
RW right wing
SO straight on
LW left wing
LC left corner
M3.LW.25 made 3, left wing, 25 ft
X2.RM.01 missed 2, at the rim, 1 ft
When
When it happened
the Offset column
one number per event, in the Events order:
whole seconds from the start of the
possession to that event
Events FL X3.RC.23 OR M2.RM.01
Offset 0 18 22 24
the foul opens the possession at 0s;
the putback ends it at 24s, which is
the possession's own Dur
Agbaji and Battle rain down 3s as the Raptors beat the hapless Pelicans 119-93
NEW ORLEANS -- — Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle each scored 24 points, and the Toronto Raptors won on the road for the first time this season, 119-93 over the hapless New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.
Djounte Murray returned from a fractured left hand that sidelined him for 17 games and looked rusty early. He finished with 14 points, but missed all seven of his first-half shots and shot 5 of 17 overall as the Pelicans lost their sixth straight game and 15th out of 17.
CJ McCollum scored 19 points in his second game since returning from an adductor strain and missing 13 contests.
RJ Barrett had 22 points and 11 assists for Toronto, which came in 0-10 on the road. Scottie Barnes added 17 points for the Raptors, who hit a season-high 21 3s.
Agbaji went 6 of 7 from 3-point range and Battle went 6 for 8.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Pelicans, who played without starters Zion Williamson (left hamstring), Brandon Ingram (right calf) and Herb Jones (right shoulder), as well as prominent reserve Trey Murphy III (left knee bruise).
Takeaways Raptors: Toronto's 21 made 3s were their most since January 2021.
Pelicans: Coach Willie Green went with a relatively small starting lineup. After 6-foot-11 center Yves Missi , the 6-6 Boston was New Orleans' next-tallest starter, followed by Murray (6-5), Javonte Green (6-4) and McCollum (6-3). The Pelicans went 11 of 35 from deep.
Key moment After assisting on Agbaji's alley-oop layup, Barrett scored eight straight points on two free throws and three layups, sparking a 16-2 run that put Toronto up 79-53.
Key stat Toronto shot 21 of 52 (40.4%) from 3-point range after coming in last in the NBA in made 3-pointers with 10.4 per game.
Up Next The Raptors play at Miami on Friday night, when the Pelicans visit Memphis.