Toronto Raptors Secure Fourth Straight Win with Defensive Surge Against Pelicans

The Raptors overcame a third-quarter slump to defeat the Pelicans 113-104, continuing their recent defensive resurgence.

Toronto Raptors have won four consecutive games and six of their last seven, improving their record to 14-32 but remaining 13th in the Eastern Conference.
The team’s defense has been pivotal during this stretch, holding opponents to below 104 points in five of their last seven games.
Scottie Barnes, named Eastern Conference Player of the Week, delivered a strong performance with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Jakob Poeltl contributed a 21-point, 14-rebound double-double, earning praise from coach Darko Rajakovic for his role as the team’s 'connector.'
The Pelicans, playing without injured star Brandon Ingram, struggled offensively, shooting only 21.4% from three-point range and 43.9% overall.