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Post Game Report Card: Raptors beat Wizards in a wild finish

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The Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night capping 2015 with a victory against the team that swept them out of the playoffs earlier this year. DeMar DeRozan was a perfect 15/15 at the line and DeMarre Carroll had a huge block at the end as the Raptors came away with the victory and improved to 20-13 on the season.

Offense: B+

The Raptors were just good enough with their offense tonight to grab the victory. Despite 16 turnovers and a 34% field goal shooting percentage, the Raptors persistently attacked the basket leading to 32 makes from 39 attempts at the line. They also did a good job of finishing around the rim and moving the ball to their hot shooters in DeRozan and Terrence Ross.

Defense: A-

The defense was little hard done by as the Raptors needed to hustle back a number of times due to all their turnovers. Still, for the most part the defense got the job done as Dwane Casey got his match-ups right in the fourth quarter. Carroll’s tenacity on the perimeter and Bismack Biyombo’s intimidation in the lane helped the Raptors slow down the Wizards.

Rebounding: A+

Biyombo was a beast yet again grabbing 12 boards, 5 of which were on the offensive glass. The Raptors only allowed 8 offensive boards themselves and as a team were magnificent. The big men boxed efficiently and the guards and wings did a good job of helping out highlighted by Kyle Lowry’s key rebound near the end of the game.

Game Ball: DeMar DeRozan

This man continues to establish himself as one the best shooting guards in the league. He finished with a complete stat line scoring a whopping 34 points while adding 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. He was the one bright spot for the Raptors in the fourth quarter as he stayed aggressive no matter who was guarding him. He clearly had his legs in this one as he was perfect from the line and grabbed 6 boards too.

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