The Toronto Raptors tipped off their first road trip of the season Saturday night. Less than twenty-four hours after their statement win over the Boston Celtics, the Raptors had their hands full with the Washington Wizards, a familiar foe. When these two teams last met it was in a heated Playoff series.
After his 31 point-10 rebound explosion Friday, Kawhi Leonard received the night off. It was a true test for the Raptors as they would be without their superstar.
In his absence, head coach Nick Nurse opted to mix up his rotation. Norman Powell and OG Anunoby drew into the starting lineup for the first time this year.