Wizards Edge Raptors 118-117 After Buzzer-Beater Overturned

Jordan Poole's 34 points lead Washington to a narrow victory as video review nullifies Toronto's last-second shot.

Jordan Poole scored a game-high 34 points to propel the Washington Wizards to a 118-117 victory over the Toronto Raptors, marking Washington's second consecutive win.
Jamal Shead's apparent buzzer-beating layup for Toronto was overturned upon video review, confirming the Wizards' win in the first of a two-game series in Toronto.
Bilal Coulibaly and rookie Alex Sarr contributed double-doubles for Washington, with Coulibaly posting 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Sarr adding 10 points and 14 rebounds.
The Raptors, who were missing key players due to injuries and rest, saw strong performances from RJ Barrett with 23 points and Jakob Poeltl with 21 points in limited minutes.
Toronto's loss places them in sole possession of the fifth-worst record in the NBA, improving their lottery odds for the upcoming draft, while Washington remains at the bottom of the league standings.