In a challenging matchup, the Washington Wizards fell to the Toronto Raptors 119-104. Although Washington was briefly ahead, they ultimately struggled in the second half, particularly during a disastrous third quarter where they were outscored 34-19. The Wizards' G League players, particularly AJ Johnson and Tristan Vukcevic, showed potential, contributing significant minutes and points. While the loss halted the Wizards' two-game winning streak, it was highlighted by A.J. Lawson's standout performance for the Raptors, who capitalized on Washington's rebounding woes, trailing by 19 in that category.
'My mentality,' Vukcevic said when asked what he liked most about his recent play. 'Just not being scared to go out there and do my thing. I'm just trying to show my abilities and the work that I've done this whole summer.'
Raptors guard A.J. Lawson posted a career-high 32 points as the Raptors improved to 22-43. The Wizards lost the rebounding battle by 19 and allowed 33 second-chance points, tied for their second-worst mark of the season.
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