A.J. Lawson Shines as Raptors Set Franchise Rebounding Record in Win Over Wizards

The Toronto native posted career highs in points and rebounds, leading the Raptors to a 119-104 victory while making NBA history with his teammates.

A.J. Lawson scored a career-high 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in only his 10th game with the Raptors, becoming one of four Toronto players to achieve a double-double in the game.
The Raptors set a franchise record with 73 total rebounds, the most in the NBA this season, including 28 offensive boards that led to 33 second-chance points.
RJ Barrett, also a Toronto native, contributed 14 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, marking a full-circle moment for the two childhood teammates now playing together in the NBA.
Toronto's victory avenged a narrow loss to the Wizards two nights earlier, as the Raptors overcame injuries to several key players with strong performances from their young roster.
The Wizards lost starter Bilal Coulibaly to injury during the game, adding to their struggles as they were outrebounded 73-56 and fell to a league-worst record of 13-50.