In a thrilling overtime battle, the Toronto Raptors snapped a five-game home losing streak by defeating the Golden State Warriors 141-127 on Sunday, December 28, 2025 (Monday, December 29, Philippine Time). The victory was fueled by a historic, all-around performance from star forward Scottie Barnes.
Barnes Delivers a Franchise-Record Performance
Scottie Barnes authored a masterpiece, recording his seventh career triple-double and first of the season with 23 points, a career-high 25 rebounds, and 10 assists. His 25 rebounds matched the Toronto Raptors' single-game franchise record set by Bismack Biyombo back in 2016, a feat confirmed by the Associated Press.
Barnes was not alone in carrying the offensive load. Immanuel Quickley led all Raptors scorers with 27 points, while Brandon Ingram contributed 26. Rookie Ja'Kobe Walter added a season-best 18 points. The team also welcomed back RJ Barrett, who scored 12 points in 24 minutes after missing the previous 15 games.
Aggressive Defense Seals the Win
The key to Toronto's victory was a relentless defensive effort that overwhelmed the Warriors. The Raptors forced 21 Golden State turnovers and converted those mistakes into 35 crucial points, the highest such total allowed by the Warriors all season.
This defensive pressure was evident in the final moments of regulation. Toronto closed the fourth quarter on a 9-2 run in the last 1 minute and 32 seconds to force overtime, marking their third win this season when trailing after three quarters.
Golden State was led by Stephen Curry's game-high 39 points, though he was held scoreless in the extra period. Draymond Green finished with 21 points and Jimmy Butler added 19 for the Warriors, who fell to a 6-12 record on the road.
Other Notable NBA Results
In other NBA action, the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games behind a career night from Kawhi Leonard. Leonard poured in 55 points, shooting efficiently and adding 11 rebounds and five steals in a 112-99 win over the Detroit Pistons. James Harden supported him with 28 points.
Other final scores from around the league included:
- Oklahoma City Thunder 129, Philadelphia 76ers 104
- Washington Wizards 116, Memphis Grizzlies 112
- Portland Trail Blazers 114, Boston Celtics 108
- Los Angeles Lakers 125, Sacramento Kings 101
The Raptors' triumph was especially impressive as they were without starting center Jakob Poeltl, who missed his fifth game in six due to lower back soreness. Seven Toronto players ultimately scored in double figures to secure the hard-fought victory.
