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The Toronto Raptors defeated the Utah Jazz 143–127 on March 23 at Delta Center, surpassing the Vegas total of 230.5 points combined. R. Barrett led Toronto with 27 points, while S. Mamukelashvili added 23 in a balanced offensive attack; A. Bailey paced Utah with 37 points and B. Sensabaugh contributed 24. The Raptors' efficiency proved decisive: they shot 61.4 percent from the field and made 20 three-pointers compared to Utah's 47 percent and 13 threes. Toronto's third quarter was particularly dominant, outscoring the Jazz 49–30 in that frame, and their 49 assists on 143 points underscored superior ball movement. Utah's defense struggled, posting a 130.8 defensive rating, while Toronto's stifling perimeter game generated 12 steals and 10 blocks. The Jazz's fourth-quarter surge (39 points) came too late to close a 16-point gap. Toronto's road victory improves their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
