The Toronto Raptors suffered a heavy 117-138 defeat to the Washington Wizards in their last game, with their defence struggling significantly, allowing 73 points in the first half. Quickley scored 25 points, while Ingram contributed 29 points. Barrett and Murray-Boyles are listed as questionable, and Poeltl is confirmed to be out. The Raptors' poor form has coincided with Barrett's injury, and even if he plays, his minutes will likely be limited. The team faces a back-to-back game against Orlando Magic, a match they may consider more crucial as they are currently level in wins with the Magic. The Golden State Warriors, meanwhile, secured a 126-116 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks, extending their winning streak to three games. They scored 71 points in the first half. Green, despite a previous issue with the head coach, started the game. The team shot 28% from three-point range, with Curry going 2-of-10 from beyond the arc. The Warriors have a back-to-back game coming up against the Brooklyn Nets, who recently beat the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Warriors need to focus on this game against the Toronto Raptors first, with their form generally improving. The current spread of Warriors -4.5 aligns with expectations. The Raptors have a poor record of 2 wins and 12 losses in their last 14 games in the initial game configuration, making them unreliable.