The Toronto Raptors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 102 - 86, at Air Canada Center on Friday. Both of these teams have been struggling mightily headed into this matchup, but Toronto prevailed in a near wire - to - wire win. In fact, the Raptors led for the final 42 minutes, as they held a double - digit lead for the majority of that stretch. That's evident by the first quarter, in which Toronto outscored Milwaukee, 36 - 19. Despite all the statistics being close, the Raptors won nearly every one, as they led in shooting, rebounding, assisting, steals, blocks and turnover differentials. The Raptors defense was huge, as they held the Bucks to 39 percent from the field and 30 percent from three - point range. The Bucks (21 - 25) have now lost seven of their last eight games, as they continue to slide down the standings. Giannis Antetokounmpo once again carried the load, as he tallied 19 points, six rebounds, eight assists and three blocks. Jabari Parker was just as good, totaling 21 points and 13 rebounds. The only other player in double figures was Matthew Dellavedova, who dropped 11 points to accompany two rebounds and to assists. The Bucks will host the Boston Celtics on Saturday for their next game. The Raptors (29 - 18) had lost five - straight headed into this game, so a double - digit home win in just what the doctor ordered. Kyle Lowry had to carry the team in the absence of DeMar DeRozan (ankle), as he scored a game - high 32 points to go along with three rebounds and six assists. Norman Powell started for DeRozan and finished second on the team with 19 points and six rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas and Patrick Patterson combined for 18 points, 18 rebounds, three steals and three blocks as the starting frontcourt. Toronto will look to build of this win on Sunday in a home matchup against the Orlando Magic.
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