The Toronto Raptors’ energy and effort had a bounce-back game but could not sustain it for 48 minutes. Coach Darko Rajakovic and the Raptors built a 23-point lead midway through the third period. Still, the visitors could not keep up with the second-youngest team in the league, as the Oklahoma City Thunder dragged the Raptors to two overtime periods and eventually outlasted them 135-127.
RJ Barrett’s return could not help push the Raptors over the top despite his all-around play throughout the game. He led the team with 23 points, seven boards, and four assists. Immanuel Quickley had 11 dimes, came alive, and tried to carry the Raptors in the fourth period and OT, scoring 12 of his 17 points during this stretch.