The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 122-105, at Scotiabank Arena on Friday night.

The Raptors (32-12) may have underestimated the improving Nets (21-23) to open the game, as they surprisingly fell behind by a 35-28 margin in the first 12 minutes. That likely served as a wake-up call, however, as Toronto went on to forge a 64-53 lead by halftime. They'd add another 13 points to their advantage in the third quarter, essentially sealing their win despite Brooklyn compiling 30 points in the final period. One of the Raptors' biggest advantages on the stat sheet was in turnovers, as they forced 17 from the visitors.

D'Angelo Russell was one of only two double-digit scorers for the Nets and led the way with 24 points, nine assists, six rebounds and one steal. Shabazz Napier followed with 15 points, adding five assists and two rebounds. Jarrett Allen mustered nine points but added 12 rebounds. Alan Williams and DeMarre Caroll had matching eight-point tallies off the bench while pulling down eight and four rebounds, respectively.

Kawhi Leonard paced the Raptors with 20 points and supplemented them with 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal. Pascal Siakam managed 16 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal. Serge Ibaka had a near double-double with 14 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one block. O.G. Anunoby and Norman Powell had 13 points each off the bench. Delon Wright filled out the stat sheet with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals.

The Nets head back home to face the Boston Celtics on Monday night, while the Raptors travel to the Nation's Capital to face the Washington Wizards on Sunday afternoon.