The Toronto Raptors opened the month of April in historic fashion.
After dropping four games in a row, the Raptors cruised to a dominant victory over the Golden State Warriors.
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Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors: Live score, updates, news, stats and highlights
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Final: Toronto Raptors 130, Golden State Warriors 77
9:21 p.m. – The losing streak is over.
Pascal Siakam celebrates his 27th birthday with 36 points in three quarters to lead the way for the Raptors in a dominant win.
Gary Trent Jr. added 24 points while Malachi Flynn finished with 16 points in the win.
It's something the team will look to build upon as it continues a four-game homestand.
End of Third Quarter: Toronto Raptors 108, Golden State Warriors 56
8:56 p.m – After outscoring the Warriors 46-14 in the third, Toronto takes a 52-point lead into the fourth.
Pascal Siakam leads all scorers with 36 points while Gary Trent has 24 points and is a game-high plus-54 in the box score.
This could be one for the record books.
8:40 p.m. – While the Raptors are dominant, there has been one negative development.
Fred VanVleet has been ruled out for the night with a strained right hip flexor.
8:35 p.m. – Toronto's lead has reached 50.
Just over four minutes remain in the third and the Raptors lead 99-49.
Toronto is making a statement to snap its four-game losing streak.
Halftime: Toronto Raptors 62, Golden State Warriors 42
8:05 p.m. – After a dominant performance in the first half, the Raptors take an 18-point lead into the break.
After a buzzer-beading mid-range shot, Pascal Siakam leads all scorers with 23 points (on 10-for-18 shooting) while Gary Trent has put up 17 points (on 6-for-11 shooting).
🚨 COUNT IT pic.twitter.com/ifonxCdQe8
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 3, 2021
Andrew Wiggins has continued his perfect performance and leads the Warriors with 15 points on 5-for-5 shooting in just under 18 minutes.
7:56 p.m. – Three minutes remain in the half and Toronto leads by 17.
The Raptors lead 54-37 as we approach the break.
7:47 p.m. – Toronto is on a 19-1 run and now has taken a 15-point lead.
The Raptors lead 45-30 with 6:54 left in the half.
Pascal Siakam is up to a game-high 17 points on the night while Gary Trent Jr. now has 14 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
.@gtrentjr's not missin' that 🤟🏽 pic.twitter.com/l2mejozupD
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 2, 2021
End of First Quarter: Toronto Raptors 27, Golden State Warriors 26
7:35 p.m. – One quarter is in the books and the Raptors have a one-point advantage over the shorthanded Warriors.
Pascal Siakam is up to a team-high 10 points while OG Anunoby has added seven points to pace Toronto's offence.
School's in session pic.twitter.com/9im4FGMSVV
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 2, 2021
For the Warriors, Andrew Wiggins leads all scorers with 11 points and has yet to miss, shooting a perfect 4-for-4 in the game's first 12 minutes.
Both teams shot well from the field but Golden State shot 4-for-8 from deep while Toronto shot just 2-for-7 (28.6 percent).
7:31p.m. – After being a late scratch from the starting lineup, Draymond Green has been ruled out for the game.
Warriors officially calling it a left finger sprain for Draymond Green, forcing the late scratch.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 2, 2021
7:20 p.m. – We've just passed the midway point of the opening frame and Toronto leads by four.
The Raptors are up 19-15 with 5:56 left in the first.
On his birthday, Pascal Siakam leads the way for Toronto with eight points on 4-for-6 shooting while Andrew Wiggins leads all scorers withnine points on perfect 3-for-3 shooting from the field and 2-for-2 shooting from the charity stripe.
Pregame
6:55 p.m. – Golden State goes with a lineup of Jordan Poole, Kelly Oubre Jr., Andrew Wiggins, Juan Toscano Anderson and James Wiseman.
UPDATE: Juan Toscano-Anderson will start tonight in place of Draymond Green. https://t.co/MECQUDQZi2
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 2, 2021
6:30 p.m. – Starting for the Raptors: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam and Chris Boucher.
Tonight’s @Invisalign starting lineup. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/eL1KQ8FXi2
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 2, 2021
6:20 p.m. – "Inspired by the OGs."
The Raptors are set to debut their purple "Earned Edition" uniforms when they take the floor.
Earned Not Given. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/tT8kLK8eRc
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 2, 2021
Inspired by the OGs. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/FX7IpRNm9D
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 2,2021
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