Trail Blazers Defeat Raptors 99-91 for First Win of the Season
Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon lead scoring in close game, bringing the Trail Blazers their first victory after three straight losses, while Raptors suffer third consecutive defeat.
- Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon led the scoring for the Trail Blazers with 22 and 21 points respectively, while Deandre Ayton contributed 10 points and scooped a career-best 23 rebounds.
- The Trail Blazers were able to overcome three consecutive losses to claim their first win of the season by beating the Raptors 99-91.
- The Raptors suffered their third straight loss with significant performances from Scottie Barnes who scored 20 points and made 12 rebounds, and Pascal Siakam who also scored 20 points.
- Rookie Scoot Henderson stood out in the game by scoring 11 points, thereby marking a career-best for the Trail Blazers.
- The game noted high intensity with the Trail Blazers surging a nine-point score in the second quarter and maintaining the lead to edge out the Raptors.