Raptors set defensive tone for the season by finally keeping Anthony Davis in check

The Raptors limited Anthony Davis in a way they hadn’t been able to for quite some time.

By Elaine Blum · Raptors Rapture

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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The Toronto Raptors held Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis to nine points in a 10-point victory.
This was the first time since November 2022 that the Raptors held Davis to under 20 points.
Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles led Toronto's interior defense despite giving up significant size.

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The Toronto Raptors secured a 10-point victory over the Washington Wizards by holding star Anthony Davis to just nine points on 25 percent shooting. Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles led the defensive effort against Davis, marking the first time Toronto has kept him under 20 points since November 2022.

The defensive display highlighted an encouraging start to the season for the Raptors, who have held opponents to 34.8 percent shooting across their first two games. Elaine Blum notes that Toronto's defensive success comes despite an undersized frontcourt rotation and suggests high expectations following the addition of Kawhi Leonard.

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