RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes spearheaded the Toronto Raptors to a decisive 128-100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, November 4, 2025.
barnes briefly exited the game late in the first half due to a left thumb strain but returned to play in the third quarter. Jakob Poeltl also made his return after a three-game absence due to a lower back injury, contributing eight points.
The Raptors established control early, taking a lead that they maintained for the remainder of the game after a field goal by Barrett with 4:32 remaining in the first quarter put Toronto ahead 22-20.
Toronto’s strong shooting performance was a key factor, with the team connecting on 12 three-point shots in the first half, building a 73-54 advantage. while their three-point shooting cooled in the second half, making only five, the Raptors maintained their lead.
A 12-5 run to close the third quarter, culminating in a Ja’Kobe Walter three-point play with 1.7 seconds left, extended toronto’s lead to 105-80 heading into the final period.
The Bucks appeared fatigued, playing their second game in two nights following an emotional buzzer-beater win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday.
Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was sidelined for the fourth quarter due to a left knee ailment.
Takeaways
Raptors: WNBA expansion team Toronto tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was in attendance, seated courtside. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is scheduled to have dinner with Brondello on Wednesday, recalling their time together in Phoenix during the 2019-20 season when Brondello coached the Mercury and Rajakovic was an assistant with the Suns.
bucks: milwaukee struggled with sluggish play, perhaps impacted by the speedy turnaround from their previous game.
Up next
Raptors: Visit the atlanta Hawks on Friday.
Bucks: Host the Chicago Bulls on Friday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 4, 2025.
Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian press
