Schroder leads Nets past Raptors 96-88; Toronto backup investigated by NBA
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Dennis Schroder's return to Toronto was supposed to be his chance to get a measure of revenge against his former teammates but his comeback was overshadowed by off-court issues affecting the Raptors.
Dennis Schroder's return to Toronto was supposed to be his chance to get a measure of revenge against his former teammates but his comeback was overshadowed by off-court issues affecting the Raptors.
Schroder had 19 points, seven assists and five rebounds to lead the Brooklyn Nets past Toronto 96-88 on Monday as the Raptors found themselves mired in a gambling investigation. It was Schroder's first game back in Toronto after being traded to the Nets ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 8.
“We went to the same play over and over again down the stretch and Dennis took care of the ball got to the lane, (Trendon Watford) got to the lane,” said Nets head coach Kevin Ollie. “I always say it's the eye of the hurricane.
“All the distractions going around, but can you be the eye of the hurricane and they did that today.”
Schroder received a warm welcome from Toronto fans when he was announced during pre-game introductions despite only playing half a season for the Raptors, having signed with the team as a free agent in the off-season.
Watford had 19 points and seven boards off the bench as Brooklyn (27-45) snapped a six-game losing skid.
“Just trusting the work that I've been putting in and just being ready for this opportunity,” said Watford. “Just being who I am, and just trying to get that win, most importantly.”
