Raptors Beat Pelicans for First Road Win of Season

The Toronto Raptors finally secured their first road win of the season, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 on Tuesday night. The victory snapped a five-game losing streak for the Raptors, who had struggled away from Scotiabank Arena this year.

Key Contributors

Pascal Siakam led the way for the Raptors with 29 points, followed by OG Anunoby with 21 points and Fred VanVleet with 19 points. Brandon Ingram was the top scorer for the Pelicans with 25 points, while CJ McCollum added 22 points and Jonas Valanciunas had 20 points and 14 rebounds.

Strong Defense

The Raptors’ defense was particularly impressive in the second half, holding the Pelicans to just 38.5% shooting from the field. They also forced 16 turnovers, which led to 19 points for Toronto.

Quotes from the Game

“We needed this win,” said Siakam. “We’ve been struggling on the road, but we showed tonight that we can win anywhere.”

“Our defense in the second half was phenomenal,” said Raptors head coach Nick Nurse. “We really locked in and made it tough for them to score.”

Outlook for the Raptors

The win is a much-needed positive step for the Raptors, who are now 7-13 on the season. They will look to build on this momentum when they face the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.