The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Toronto Raptors 121-103 on Monday night, marking their fourth straight win to start the season [19]. This dominant performance matches the Spurs' best start in franchise history, a feat they've accomplished on four occasions [18, 19]. Meanwhile, the Raptors are now 1-3 early in the season [20].
Key Moments
The Spurs established an early lead, sprinting to a 27-10 advantage in the first seven minutes of the first quarter [12]. Although the Raptors managed to close the gap to within eight points on a couple of occasions in the fourth quarter, San Antonio consistently stifled any comeback attempts [11]. Victor Wembanyama's defensive prowess was on full display, highlighted by a blocked shot on RJ Barrett [11]. Wembanyama also showcased his offensive versatility by attacking the paint, drawing defenders, and then passing to Stephon Castle for a three-pointer [11]. Late in the game, with the score at 72-91, Collin Murray-Boyles drew a shooting foul on Wembanyama and made one of two free throws [4].
Standout Performances
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with an efficient 24 points and 15 rebounds [13, 18, 19]. RJ Barrett scored a game-high 25 points for the Raptors [2, 13]. Stephon Castle continued his strong early-season play, terrorizing opponents at close range [5]. Castle also contributed with assists, including one to Harrison Barnes for a three-point shot [3, 11]. Despite the loss, Collin Murray-Boyles had a notable performance, scoring 19 points, his first NBA points [20]. Jakob Poeltl exited the game in the fourth quarter with low back tightness [14].
The Spurs' defense proved too much for the Raptors, who struggled to contain Wembanyama [11, 12]. Toronto's Jakob Poeltl, typically a reliable paint protector, found himself challenged by Wembanyama's unique skillset [12]. The Raptors face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 [1].
TL;DR
- The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Toronto Raptors 121-103, improving their record to 4-0 [19].
- Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 24 points and 15 rebounds, showcasing his dominance on both ends of the court [13, 19].
- The Raptors struggled to contain Wembanyama and fell to 1-3 on the season [13, 20].
- Collin Murray-Boyles scored his first NBA points, finishing with 19 for the Raptors [20].