The Toronto Raptors rallied late to defeat the Golden State Warriors 104-101 on Monday night, led by a clutch go-ahead basket from Ochai Agbaji with 1:33 remaining. The Raptors improved to 9-31, snapping a difficult stretch with just their second win in 18 games.
Scottie Barnes delivered a team-high 23 points, while Jakob Poeltl added a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Chris Boucher provided a significant boost off the bench, scoring 17 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter.
Stephen Curry paced Golden State with 26 points, and Andrew Wiggins chipped in 20. However, the Warriors faltered late, suffering their second consecutive loss and falling to 19-20 on the season.
Golden State appeared to take control early in the fourth quarter when Lindy Waters III’s three-pointer extended their lead to 86-77 with 9:27 left. The Raptors, however, mounted a 27-15 run to close the game, relying on sharp shooting and stifling defense.
Buddy Hield struggled against Toronto. He managed only eight points, shooting 3-for-13 from the field and 2-for-10 from beyond the arc. His potential game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds missed the mark, sealing Golden State’s defeat.
The Raptors leaned on balanced scoring throughout the contest, with RJ Barrett contributing 15 points and Gradey Dick and Agbaji each adding 12. Agbaji’s decisive bucket came after a series of defensive stops that allowed Toronto to wrest control of the game.
Golden State, playing without Draymond Green for the second straight game due to illness, also missed key contributions from their bench. Kyle Anderson was the only reserve to score in double figures with 13 points.
Toronto’s bench outperformed Golden State’s, led by Boucher and Jamal Shead, who hit three crucial three-pointers to finish with nine points. The Raptors shot 47.7% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range, including an efficient 3-for-6 from deep in the second half.
For the Warriors, the absence of Green was felt in the paint and on defense. Toronto capitalized with 44 points in the paint, led by Poeltl’s presence inside and Boucher’s energy on the glass. Golden State shot just 39.8% overall and 34.8% from three, failing to match Toronto’s late-game efficiency.