We almost made it! One more preseason game to go before we get into the real deal. But in an odd twist of fate, tonight’s opponent, the Washington Wizards, is the same opponent the Toronto Raptors will face when said “real deal” begins: The Raptors open the regular season next week when they host the Wizards in Toronto.
So is tonight a sneak peek at the first regular season matchup? Hardly. While the Wizards will play their core players, at least to start the game, Toronto will be missing four of its top players: Chris Boucher and Pascal Siakam remain on the injured list, and OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet will get the night off for rest.