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Wizards at Raptors Preview: Washington hosts the Raptors in DC

Game Info When: Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. ET How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC Injury Report Raptors: Nate Bittle – Out (Foot) Wizards: AJ Dybansta – Out (Ankle), Jamir Watkins…

By Marcus Atkinson · Bullets Forever

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 9:21 PM

Key Things to Know

The Washington Wizards host the Toronto Raptors on Friday, October 23, at Capital One Arena.
Both teams enter the matchup 1-0 after opening-game victories over the Bucks and Bulls respectively.
The Raptors acquired Kawhi Leonard, who previously led Toronto to an NBA Championship in 2019.

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The Washington Wizards will host the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena on Friday, October 23, with both teams entering the matchup at 1-0. Washington defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in their season opener, while Toronto secured an opening-night 43-point victory over the Chicago Bulls following the offseason acquisition of Kawhi Leonard.

Washington will be without AJ Dybansta, Jamir Watkins, and Tristan Vukcevic due to injuries, while Toronto's Nate Bittle is sidelined with a foot issue. The writer notes that after scoring 70 points in the paint against Milwaukee, the Wizards will look to improve their three-point shooting and perimeter defense against a revamped Raptors squad.

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