Poole powers Wizards past Raptors 118-117

Jordan Poole led all scorers with 34 points to lead the Washington Wizards past the Toronto Raptors 118-117 on Saturday in a game between two teams hoping for a high pick in this summer's NBA Draft.

TORONTO – Jordan Poole led all scorers with 34 points to lead the Washington Wizards past the Toronto Raptors 118-117 on Saturday in a game between two teams hoping for a high pick in this summer’s NBA Draft.

Bilal Coulibaly and rookie Alex Sarr each had a double-double as Washington (13-49) won back-to-back games. Coulibaly finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Sarr had 10 points and pulled down 14 boards.

All five of the Wizards starters were on the court in the final two minutes of play as they tried to hold on to their slim lead.

RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., had 23 points and nine rebounds as Toronto (21-43) had its three-game win streak snapped. Scottie Barnes added 18 points.

Jakob Poeltl had 21 points, five rebounds and five assists in 24 minutes of play as Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic limited the centre’s playing time.

Barrett played only 28 minutes and Barnes 27.

Toronto was without several key players, including Immanuel Quickley (rest), Gradey Dick (right knee bone bruise), Ochai Agbaji (left ankle sprain), Ja’Kobe Walter (right hip flexor), and Jonathan Mogbo (nasal fracture).

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