After conceding a season-worst 64 points, the Raptors found themselves trailing by 19 points at halftime. The deficit widened early in the third quarter, with the Wizards leading 71-48, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 29-year-old Siakam, undeterred, netted 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting in the third quarter, reducing the deficit to 10. \"I'm a fighter. For us as a team, we just need to get the energy,\" said Siakam after the game on Monday, where he also secured 11 rebounds and provided seven assists. \"I'm just glad the guys stayed together. I kept telling them one possession at a time.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Raptors ramped up their defensive intensity, holding Washington to 40.9 percent shooting from the field in the second half, a stark contrast to the 62.5 percent in the first. \"I thought our defense in the second half really gave us a chance,\" said Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic. \"We came up with deflections, steals, and blocked shots at the rim. It opened up the floor and created opportunities to drive.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the game's final seven minutes, the Wizards missed nine consecutive field goals, allowing Toronto to end the game on a 21-1 run, marking the fourth-largest comeback in franchise history. Notably, the team overcame a 30-point deficit against the Dallas Mavericks four years ago.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This comeback was the second of at least 20 points this season for the Raptors, following their recovery from a 22-point deficit against Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs on November 5.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/siakam-ignites-raptors-comeback-win-over-wizards.jpeg", "alt_img": "Siakam ignites Raptors' comeback win over Wizards", "alt_title": "Siakam ignites Raptors' comeback win over Wizards", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Siakam Ignites Raptors' Comeback Win Over Wizards On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Siakam Ignites Raptors' Comeback Win Over Wizards, San Antonio Spurs: Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam scored 29 of his game-high 39 points in the second half, leading.", "seo_keywords": "Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam, Washington Wizards, Scotiabank Arena, The Raptors, Darko Rajakovic, Dallas Mavericks, Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs", "tag": "", "tagging": "Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam, Washington Wizards, Scotiabank Arena, The Raptors, Darko Rajakovic, Dallas Mavericks, Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "siakam-ignites-raptors-comeback-win-over-wizards", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "794", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-11-14 14:58:02", "updated": "2023-11-14 14:58:02", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam, Washington Wizards, Scotiabank Arena, The Raptors, Darko Rajakovic, Dallas Mavericks, Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-11-14 14:58:02", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "others", "cnmid": "822754", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/siakam-ignites-raptors-comeback-win-over-wizards-10341" }