2 weeks Ago By Brett Martel, The Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle each scored 24 points, and the Toronto Raptors won on the road for the first time this season, 119-93 over the hapless New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support.
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Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle each scored 24 points, and the Toronto Raptors won on the road for the first time this season, 119-93 over the hapless New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle each scored 24 points, and the Toronto Raptors won on the road for the first time this season, 119-93 over the hapless New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Dejounte Murray returned from a fractured left hand that sidelined him for 17 games and looked rusty early.
He finished with 14 points, but missed all seven of his first-half shots and shot 5 of 17 overall as the Pelicans lost their sixth straight game and 15th out of 17. CJ McCollum scored 19 points in his second game since returning from an adductor strain and missing 13 contests. RJ Barrett had 22 points and 11 assists for Toronto, which came in 0-10 on the road.
Scottie Barnes added 17 points for the Raptors, who hit a season-high 21 3s. Battle, who was 3 of 10 on 3s for the season, went 6 for 8. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Pelicans, who played without starters Zion Williamson (left hamstring), Brandon Ingram (right calf) and Herb Jones (right shoulder), as well as prominent reserve Trey Murphy III (left knee bruise).
Takeaways Raptors: Toronto’s 21 made 3s were their most since January 2021. Pelicans: Coach Willie Green went with a relatively small starting lineup. After 6-foot-11 centre Yves Missi, the 6-6 Boston was New Orleans’ next-tallest starter, followed by Murray (6-5), Javonte Green (6-4) and McCollum (6-3).
The Pelicans went 11 of 35 from deep. Key moment After assisting on Agbaji’s alley-oop layup, Barrett scored eight straight points on two free throws and three layups, sparking a 16-2 run that put Toronto up 79-53. Key stat Toronto shot 21 of 52 (40.
4%) from 3-point range after coming in last in the NBA in made 3-pointers with 10.4 per game. Up Next The Raptors play at Miami on Friday night, when the Pelicans visit Memphis.
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