OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Toronto’s fast start is no fluke.
DeMar DeRozan scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, and the undefeated Raptors overcame an eight-point deficit in the final 6 minutes to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-98 on Wednesday night.
Toronto shot 42 percent but fought through that for its best win yet.
“I don’t know how many games we’re going to win, but I do know that we’re going to scrap,” coach Dwane Casey said. “We’re going to compete, play hard, get after people. Tonight, our shots weren’t falling and we attacked the rim and got to the free throw line, made the officials make a decision and forced the defense to react.”
Jonas Valanciunas had 17 points and 12 rebounds and Kyle Lowry added 17 points for the Raptors (5-0), who beat Dallas the night before.