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Durant Drops 31 as Rockets Overpower Raptors 139-121 in Toronto

Houston’s size overwhelmed a Poeltl-less Toronto, producing a decisive 53-22 rebounding edge.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 09: Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against Ochai Agbaji #30 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Toyota Center on February 09, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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Toronto Raptors v San Antonio Spurs

Overview

  • Houston moved to 2-2 with its second straight win, while Toronto slid to 1-4 with a fourth consecutive loss.
  • Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 25 points as Alperen Sengun flirted with a triple-double (18 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds) and Steven Adams added 12 points and 12 boards.
  • The Rockets closed the first half on an 11-0 run and opened the third with a surge that pushed the lead to 17, offsetting Toronto’s 21-for-40 shooting from three.
  • Raptors center Jakob Poeltl was ruled out hours before tip with lower back stiffness, and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles started for the first time and scored 13.
  • Houston remained without Fred VanVleet (torn ACL) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle surgery), and the game’s start time was moved up an hour to accommodate Blue Jays World Series viewing at Scotiabank Arena.