Devin Vassell powers Spurs past Raptors 123-89

Devin Vassell led all scorers with 25 points as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Toronto Raptors 123-89 on Sunday.

TORONTO – Devin Vassell led all scorers with 25 points as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Toronto Raptors 123-89 on Sunday.

Stephon Castle added 15 points as San Antonio (31-39) won its third straight game. Julian Champagnie came off the bench for 20 points, including four three-pointers and former Raptors forward Bismack Biyombo had eight points and nine rebounds.

Scottie Barnes had 22 points, six rebounds and six assists as Toronto (24-47) dropped its fourth decision in a row. Barnes reached 2,000 rebounds in his career during the game to become the fastest player in franchise history to have more than 2,000 rebounds and over 1,000 assists (267 games).

RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., added 18 points and seven rebounds, while Jamal Shead scored a career-high 17 points.

Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley both rested for the Raptors, while Gradey Dick was still out with a bone bruise on his right knee.

Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter returned to Toronto’s lineup from a right hip flexor injury, scoring 10 points.

TAKEAWAYS

Raptors: Turnovers were an immediate problem for Toronto as the hosts coughed up 18 points on 10 turnovers in the first quarter. That was more points than the Raptors had scored in the period. They finished with 22 turnovers leading to 30 San Antonio points.