In a thrilling affair, Jordan Poole propelled the Washington Wizards to a narrow 118-117 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Poole's standout performance included a game-high 34 points, while Bilal Coulibaly and rookie Alex Sarr both recorded impressive double-doubles. The Wizards, despite a dismal 13-49 record, managed to string together back-to-back wins. The Raptors, led by RJ Barrett with 23 points and Jakob Poeltl's 21 points, faced setbacks due to key player absences and turned the ball over 15 times, ultimately snapping their three-game winning streak.

The game featured a dramatic finish where rookie Jamal Shead appeared to score the game-winner for Toronto but was ruled out upon review. Both teams are now positioned for a potential high pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, with the Wizards currently holding the worst record in the league. A rematch is scheduled soon, giving both teams another chance to shift the narrative.