The Toronto Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards 112–102 on October 16, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kyshawn George led all scorers with 23 points. The win extended Toronto’s record to 2–0; Washington fell to 0–2.
The Raptors played two games against the Wizards across four days—October 16 in New Orleans and October 22 in Washington, DC—scoring 112 and 70 points respectively. Key absences included AJ Dybansta (ankle), Jamir Watkins (knee), Tristan Vukcevic (hip), and Nate Bittle (foot). Kawhi Leonard joined the Raptors prior to the series but did not appear in either contest.
The Raptors opened their 2026–27 campaign with a 112–102 victory over the Wizards on October 16 at the Smoothie King Center. Kyshawn George recorded 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 2 assists. Toronto shot 43% from the field and converted 21 of 23 free throws. Washington scored 102 points on 41% shooting, including 7 three-pointers. The Raptors outrebounded the Wizards 43–30 and committed only 10 turnovers.
Game Highlights
Toronto’s second game occurred on October 22 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Raptors scored 70 points in that contest, falling short of their October 16 output. Kyshawn George tallied 0 points in that game. The Wizards’ total was 102 points—identical to their score in the first matchup. Toronto’s largest lead in the October 16 game was 23 points; their smallest margin was 2 points in the first quarter. The team’s combined point differential across both games was +10 (112 + 70 = 182 for Toronto; 102 + 102 = 204 for Washington).
The Raptors’ next scheduled game is October 24, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center. Kawhi Leonard remains on the Raptors’ roster but did not play in either October 16 or October 22. No player recorded more than 23 points in either game. The Wizards’ highest individual scorer across both contests was 16 points. Toronto’s bench contributed 41 points on October 16 and 21 points on October 22.
Injury Report
AJ Dybansta missed both games with an ankle injury. Jamir Watkins missed both games due to a knee injury. Tristan Vukcevic sat out with a hip injury. Nate Bittle missed both contests with a foot injury. None of the four players appeared in either October 16 or October 22. The Wizards used 10 active players on October 16 and 9 on October 22. Toronto listed 12 available players for each game.
The Raptors’ 2–0 start marks their best season-opening record since 2022. Washington’s 0–2 start is its worst since 2019. Kyshawn George is the only player named in the verified facts who appeared in both games. The October 24 game will be Toronto’s third meeting with Washington in eight days.