The Toronto Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards, 116-109, in overtime at Capital One Arena on Saturday.

The Raptors (32-33) and the Wizards (30-33) are both trying to put themselves in a position to earn a berth in the Play-In Tournament, and how this game unfolded suggested precisely that. The Wizards got off to a stronger start, however, and they raced out to a 30-26 lead following the first quarter, but Toronto responded with a 27-23 score in the second 12 minutes of action. A 33-26 score in the third quarter allowed Toronto to gain the lead with 12 minutes left, but the Wizards responded despite the fact the Raptors were carrying all the momentum, and Washington forced overtime following a 26-19 score even though both teams had a shot at winning the game with the final shot in the dying seconds of the contest. However, Toronto didn't back down and looked dominant in overtime, as they defeated the Wizards thanks to an 11-4 score in the final five minutes of action. The Raptors moved to 12-20 on the road with the win, while the Wizards fell to 15-14 when playing at home.

Fred VanVleet led the way for the Raptors with 25 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, three steals and two blocks, while Pascal Siakam delivered 15 points, seven assists, four rebounds and four steals. Jakob Poeltl had 14 points and five rebounds, and Scottie Barnes finished with 12 points, six assists and three boards. Gary Trent Jr. was massive off the bench, as he finished with 26 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals.

Kristaps Porzingis ended with 22 points and 11 rebounds, but he also posted four assists, two steals and two blocks. Bradley Beal delivered 21 points, 10 assists and four rebounds, and Daniel Gafford notched nine points with four boards. Kyle Kuzma ended with 16 points and six rebounds, and Delon Wright had 18 points, seven assists, six boards and six steals.