Nets and Raptors Clash North of the Border
The Brooklyn Nets take on the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night.

The Nets (23-27) are progressively clawing their way to .500, as they'll check into Saturday's contest having forged a 5-2 mark over their last seven games. Their most recent success was spectacular, as they lambasted the Golden State Warriors by a 129-88 score Wednesday night. Caris LeVert led the way for the Nets with 23 points, adding eight assists and four rebounds. Joe Harris delivered 17 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one steal. Garrett Temple supplied 16 points, four assists, two rebounds and one steal. Taurean Prince and Rodions Kurucs generated matching 12-point tallies while pulling down six and five rebounds, respectively. DeAndre Jordan managed 10 points and seven boards.

The Nets will remain without Kyrie Irving (knee) for Saturday's game.

The Raptors (38-14) come in an even hotter team than their opponents, as they're now riding a 13-game winning streak after notching an impressive 115-106 road victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Serge Ibaka led the Raptors with a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included three assists. Fred VanVleet furnished 20 points, seven assists, three rebounds and two steals. Terence Davis supplied 17 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. OG Anunoby totaled 16 points, three rebounds and five steals. Kyle Lowry matched Anunoby's scoring and also dished out 11 assists. Pascal Siakam registered 15 points, four rebounds and one block.

The Raptors will remain without Norman Powell (finger) and Dewan Hernandez (ankle) on Saturday. Lowry (neck) and Marc Gasol (hamstring) will carry doubtful tags.

Saturday's game marks the third of four meetings between the teams this season. The Raptors hold a 2-0 series lead, having notched 110-102 and 121-102 victories Dec. 14 and Jan. 4, respectively.
Posted on: 2/7/2020 8:30 PM
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