"In most games against lower competition this season, Toronto has not let games slip away, this is a team that has beaten the teams they should beat and that should continue tonight as well. On paper this game looks like it should be a blowout in Toronto's favor, but Washington does have some microwave scorers that can keep things close if Toronto takes their foot off the gas."
"Toronto's offense has gelled during this new win streak. The ball flows in transition seamlessly, there's an effort to get out on the break to create good looks as Toronto is the number one team in transition frequency. Immanuel Quickley has begun to put together better performances more consistently, Scottie Barnes has been a mad man in transition and his paint touch has looked strong, and Brandon Ingram continues to wow with his offensive creation night after night."
"Defensively, CJ McCollum has shown that he can put up points when given enough volume. He's averaging 16 points per night, albeit on 52 percent true-shooting, but on a team like this he has the green light to keep putting shots up. Khris Middleton is also in Washington, and you never know when he will have a game where he looks like the Middleton of old."
Toronto enters the matchup on a five-game winning streak with a 10-5 record and a +5.0 net rating. The offense ranks eighth in Offensive Rating (117.8) and leads the league in transition frequency. Ball movement and transition play have improved, with Immanuel Quickley showing more consistency, Scottie Barnes excelling in transition and inside scoring, and Brandon Ingram producing creative offense. Washington sits 1-13 with one of the worst defenses and could be without Alexandre Sarr. Washington's primary scorers include CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton, but their threats are limited. If Toronto stays engaged, a decisive Toronto win is expected.
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