In a thrilling match on December 29, 2025, the Toronto Raptors triumphed over the Golden State Warriors with a final score of 141-127, needing overtime to clinch the victory. This game marked an impressive performance from Scottie Barnes, who not only scored 23 points but also tied a franchise record by grabbing a remarkable 25 rebounds—setting a new personal career high. Additionally, he contributed 10 assists, earning his seventh career triple-double, a feat that highlights his versatility and importance to the team.
Supporting Barnes, Immanuel Quickley led the scoring for the Raptors with 27 points, while Brandon Ingram added 26 points and Ja’Kobe Walter made a significant impact off the bench with a season-high of 18 points. This win also ended a frustrating five-game losing streak for Toronto at home, bringing a sigh of relief to both players and fans.
On the side of the Warriors, Stephen Curry showcased his scoring prowess, netting 39 points, including 14 in a strong third quarter; however, he was unable to add to his tally during overtime, which proved critical. Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler chipped in with 21 and 19 points, respectively, but their efforts fell short against the resilient Raptors.
In a notable achievement, Barnes equaled the franchise record for most rebounds in a single game, previously set by Bismack Biyombo in 2016. This triple-double marked the first of the season for Barnes, underlining his growth as a player this year.
After a prolonged absence of 15 games, Raptors forward RJ Barrett made a successful return, contributing 12 points over 24 minutes of play, showcasing his potential to bolster the team's lineup.
The Raptors capitalized on the Warriors' struggles, scoring an impressive 35 points off 21 turnovers committed by Golden State, which is the highest number of turnovers leading to points by an opponent this season. For context, the Warriors had allowed 34 points from turnovers in a previous loss to Miami on November 19.
Toronto's resilience was evident as they managed to secure the win despite trailing after three quarters. They orchestrated a crucial comeback, outscoring the Warriors 9-2 in the final 1:32 of regulation to force overtime.
Other contributors for the Raptors included Sandro Mamukelashvili and Ochai Agbaji, who scored 13 and 10 points, respectively, as seven players reached double figures in scoring.
Remarkably, Toronto achieved this victory without center Jakob Poeltl, who missed the game due to a lower back issue, marking his fifth absence in the last six games.
Looking ahead, the Warriors will travel to Brooklyn for their next matchup on Monday, while the Raptors are set to host the Orlando Magic on the same day.
