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Raptors’ Alijah Martin is rediscovering the confidence that made him a college star

Alijah Martin looked like a completely different player against the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night, compared to what Raptors fans were used to.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 3:00 PM
Raptors’ Alijah Martin is rediscovering the confidence that made him a college star
Key Things to Know
  • Alijah Martin scored 27 points to lead the Toronto Raptors past the Milwaukee Bucks 121-107 on Friday night.
  • Martin made six of his seven three-point attempts while shooting 9-of-11 overall from the field.
  • The Raptors earned the victory despite missing Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, and Immanuel Quickley.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alijah Martin delivered a standout performance for the Toronto Raptors, scoring 27 points to secure a 121-107 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. With key starters missing, the guard shot 9-of-11 from the field and made 6-of-7 three-pointers alongside four rebounds and three defensive stops.

Writer Chris Lambert argues that Martin is rediscovering the collegiate confidence he showed at Florida and FAU. Lambert notes that Martin's clutch shooting and strong chemistry with Jamal Shead offer head coach Darko Rajakovic a much-needed scoring spark to revitalize Toronto's bench unit.

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