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Olivier Sarr’s Buzzer-Beater Lifts Raptors Past Wizards 113-112

Washington opened preseason with CJ McCollum scoring 19 in his first start for the team.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 24: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors covers the eyes of Tristan Vukcevic #00 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell, left, and Toronto Raptors forward Olivier Sarr, right, battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball preseason game Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Overview

  • Toronto moved to 3-1 in exhibition play, while Washington fell to 0-1 in its first outing.
  • The Raptors controlled long stretches with double-digit leads before the Wizards surged ahead with 0.8 seconds left on Will Riley free throws.
  • Jared Rhoden delivered the inbounds alley-oop to Sarr for the decisive layup at the horn.
  • Immanuel Quickley paced Toronto with 18 points, with RJ Barrett adding 15 and Scottie Barnes posting 10 points and 12 rebounds.
  • Six Wizards reached double figures, led by McCollum, with contributions from Alex Sarr, Kris Middleton, Keyshawn George, Cam Whitmore, and Marvin Bagley, while Tre Johnson scored eight in his home debut; Washington visits the Knicks on Monday.