Washington-wizards vs Toronto-raptors Picks and Predictions March 24th 2025

Raptors, Wizards Clash in Battle to Snap Losing Streaks

Two teams entrenched in rebuilding seasons will meet Monday night as the Toronto Raptors visit the Washington Wizards, with both clubs desperate to stop their respective four-game losing streaks.

Toronto (24-47) enters the matchup reeling from a 123-89 blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday—a game in which the Raptors showed little energy or cohesion from the opening tip. It was their second 30-point loss in the past three games and a sharp contrast to the promising stretch where they had won six of seven.

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“We didn’t have any energy,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. “We were so slow at the start of the game, not dictating anything offensively or defensively… I expect us to be much better tomorrow.”

Scottie Barnes was a lone bright spot in the loss, posting 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, along with six rebounds and six assists. RJ Barrett added 18 points, while rookie Jamal Shead contributed 17. However, the rest of the Raptors roster managed just 32 points combined.

Raptors Relying on Youth, Growth

Barrett leads the Raptors in scoring at 21.5 points per game and continues to evolve as a key offensive option. Barnes, however, is arguably the most impactful piece on the roster. He averages 19.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.9 assists, and his development remains a focal point for the franchise moving forward.

Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick, and Jakob Poeltl round out a core that’s gaining valuable reps during a tough campaign.

“They need to learn what it looks like to finish the season, what it looks like to play back-to-backs, all the traveling and everything,” Rajakovic emphasized. “The only way you learn is going through that.”

Wizards Show Resilience in Losses

The Wizards (15-55) are also in the midst of a four-game skid, but they’ve shown fight—particularly in Saturday’s 122-103 loss to the New York Knicks. Washington trailed by 31 in the third quarter and clawed back to within four in the fourth before running out of steam.

“The guys just continued to make the right play… It wasn’t like home-run plays,” coach Brian Keefe said. “It was a box out, a deflection, making the right pass… I loved the fight.”

Washington had won four of six before their recent downturn—a major improvement for a team that managed just one combined win in November and January.

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Jordan Poole remains the team’s top scorer, averaging 20.5 points per game—just ahead of his production in Golden State last season. Malcolm Brogdon and rookie Alex Sarr are each adding 12.7 points per game, while Bilal Coulibaly is pitching in 12.3 as one of the more promising young pieces on the roster.

This game may not have playoff implications, but it offers a glimpse into the future for two teams hoping to turn development into competitiveness next season.

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