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The Washington Wizards defeated the Toronto Raptors 138–117 on December 26 at Capital One Arena, surpassing the Vegas total line of 225.5 points combined. K. George led Washington with 23 points while B. Coulibaly added 21, as the Wizards shot 59.3 percent from the field and made 15 three-pointers to establish offensive control. Toronto's B. Ingram countered with 29 points and I. Quickley contributed 25, but the Raptors managed only 44 percent shooting and made just 12 threes despite matching Washington's 26 assists. The decisive quarter came in the fourth, when Washington outscored Toronto 36–17 to seal the blowout; the Raptors' offensive rating of 110.5 paled against the Wizards' 130.3. Washington's defensive rating of 110.5 and turnover discipline (13 turnovers) proved the difference, while Toronto's 33 rebounds trailed Washington's 46 on the glass. The loss extends Toronto's struggles on the road and underscores Washington's emerging depth as a balanced offensive threat.
