(POR VS TOR) Dino Den: Raps Back In The Win Column

Toronto holds on to beat the Trail Blazers.

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The Toronto Raptors were looking to get back in the win column after a couple of tough losses against the Hornets and Knicks, respectively.

They did that, barely beating the Portland Trail Blazers 121-118 at Scotiabank Arena Tuesday night.

The first quarter was full of offense, with Portland winning it 39-37.

The next two quarters were much better for Toronto. They buckled down defensively and beat them by eight and nine points, respectively.

They took their foot off the gas in the fourth quarter. They employed their usual "fourth quarter freeze" offensively and allowed the Blazers to almost come back. However, they held on and won the game 121-118.

Rap of the Night: Scottie Barnes

He wins it again, 28 points while playing elite defensively. He also won Eastern Defensive Player of the Month.

Good for him. He's been great this year, the all-star we needed.

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Article by Jacksen MacLean.