Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards

The NBA finally returns to Canada! Let’s watch the Raptors host the Wizards.

We made, everyone! The preseason is over, and regular season basketball returns to Toronto — in about 30 minutes! Hopefully you’re all caught up on Mitch’s preview of today’s game, and you’ve made your way through all of our player previews and are as ready to go as your Toronto Raptors!

In terms of last-minute updates, Nick Nurse confirmed pre-game that Chris Boucher is ready to go and will play (much as Boucher himself hinted earlier).

It’s going be a scene in Scotiabank Arena! And we’re thrilled to have you along with us for another season of Raptors action. Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to sound off in the comments with your thoughts and opinions on tonight’s action.

Let’s go!

Where to Watch:

TSN, 7:30 p.m. EST

Lineups:

Toronto — Fred VanVleet, Goran Dragic, Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa

Washington — Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Daniel Gafford, Kyle Kuzma, Bradley Beal, Spencer Dinwiddie

Injuries:

Toronto — Pascal Siakam (shoulder surgery — out); Yuta Watanabe (calf — out)

Washington — Thomas Bryant (knee — out); Cassius Winston (hamstring — out); Rui Hachimura (personal — out)