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Raptors fall to Spurs in Summer League final game
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    Raptors fall to Spurs in Summer League final game

    The Toronto Raptors finished up their stay in Las Vegas unceremoniously as they lost a third consecutive game to wrap up their time at the 2024 NBA Summer League.

    The Raptors concluded the tournament in Las Vegas with a 2-3 record after a 100-89 loss to the San Antonio Spurs Sunday night.

    The 11-point loss was an improvement over a 36-point defeat to the Miami Heat on Friday, but multiple offensive droughts once again plagued the Raptors.

    Toronto showed some life towards the end of the game, going on an 11-0 run to cut the deficit down to single digits in the fourth quarter. The comeback effort ended up being too little too late, however, as the Raptors couldn’t cut what was once a 23-point deficit any lower than nine points before the final whistle.

    Gradey Dick and Jonathan Mogbo both missed their third consecutive game for the Raptors, while Ochai Agbaji and Javon Freeman-Liberty were also sidelined.

    Ja’Kobe Walter was one of the few bright spots for Toronto on the night as he finished with 16 points on 4-of-9 shooting to go with some impressive play on the defensive end. The 19th overall pick was arguably the Raptors’ most active player on both ends, hunting his shots on offence and playing a physical, yet disciplined, brand of basketball on the other end.

    Walter was joined by Jamal Shead who led the Raptors in scoring with 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting and had four rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block.

    D.J. Carton, Branden Carlson and Quincy Guerrier were the other double-digit scorers for Toronto, putting up 17, 11 and 10 points each.

    Meanwhile, 57th overall pick Ulrich Chomche may have finished with just six points and six rebounds, but his impact on the defensive end was hard to ignore. The 18-year-old finished with five blocks as he showcased all of his seven-foot-four wingspan.

    Leading the charge for the Spurs in the victory was Donovan Williams, who finished with 16 points on 75 per cent shooting from the field to go with five rebounds and a steal.

    Helping him was Yauhen Massalski who finished with a double-double (14 points, 13 rebounds) in 22 minutes of play off the bench.

    Meanwhile, fourth-overall pick Stephon Castle was inactive for San Antonio. With the win, the Spurs finish Summer League with an impressive 4-1 record.

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    In a highly anticipated matchup, the Toronto Raptors fell to the San Antonio Spurs in the final game of the NBA Summer League. The game, which took place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, showcased some of the league’s top young talent as they battled it out for the championship title.

    The Raptors came into the game with high hopes after an impressive showing throughout the Summer League tournament. Led by standout performances from their young core, including top draft pick Scottie Barnes and second-year guard Malachi Flynn, the Raptors had been a force to be reckoned with on both ends of the court.

    However, the Spurs proved to be a tough opponent for the Raptors, with their own young stars stepping up to the challenge. Led by second-year guard Devin Vassell and rookie guard Josh Primo, the Spurs were able to control the pace of the game and execute their game plan effectively.

    Despite a valiant effort from the Raptors, the Spurs ultimately emerged victorious with a final score of 80-77. The loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Raptors, who had shown so much promise throughout the Summer League tournament.

    While the outcome of the game may not have been what Raptors fans had hoped for, there were still plenty of positives to take away from their Summer League performance. Players like Barnes and Flynn showed flashes of their potential and gave fans a glimpse of what they can bring to the team in the upcoming season.

    As for the Spurs, their victory in the final game of the Summer League tournament is a promising sign for the future. With a talented young core and a solid game plan in place, the Spurs look poised to make some noise in the upcoming NBA season.

    Overall, the Raptors’ loss to the Spurs in the Summer League final game was a tough way to end their tournament run. However, there were plenty of positives to take away from their performance, and fans can look forward to seeing how their young stars continue to develop in the upcoming season.