NBA 2024-2025: Toronto Raptors vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction

The Toronto Raptors enter this game on a challenging three-game losing streak. They narrowly lost to the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers, while suffering a heavier defeat against the Phoenix Suns. Key performances from RJ Barrett, who averages 21.48 points, and Scottie Barnes, with 19.69 points on average, will be crucial for the Raptors to break their losing cycle. However, their defensive struggles are evident, with none of their starters having a defensive rating better than 112.9. Conversely, the San Antonio Spurs have shown resilience with two recent wins against the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, though they stumbled against the Los Angeles Lakers. Chris Paul leads with an impressive offensive rating of 128.4 and contributes an average of 8.91 points per game. The Spurs have a balanced scoring attack with multiple players averaging double figures, including Stephon Castle at 14.0 and Devin Vassell at 16.07 points per game. However, their defensive ratings suggest vulnerabilities that Toronto might exploit.