Barnes, Quickley lead Raptors past Clippers 125-118 at Intuit Dome

Fourth-Quarter Surge Secures Road Win

The Toronto Raptors overcame an early deficit to defeat the LA Clippers 125-118 at Intuit Dome on Monday, November 2, 2026. The victory improves Toronto’s record to 4-3, while the home team falls to 1-6.

Toronto trailed significantly through the first half but unleashed a decisive offensive explosion in the final period. The Raptors outscored Los Angeles 47-27 in the fourth quarter, turning a deficit into a seven-point victory.

First Half Dynamics

The Clippers controlled the early tempo, taking a 33-22 lead after the first quarter. Kobe Sanders opened the scoring with three points, and the LA defense held Toronto to just 22 points in the opening frame. The second quarter saw both teams trade baskets, but the Clippers maintained their advantage.

Kris Dunn contributed multiple scores for Los Angeles, while Immanuel Quickley began to find his rhythm for Toronto.

By halftime, the Clippers led 59-47. Sanders continued to stretch the floor with three-point shooting, and Isaiah Jackson established presence in the paint. The Raptors struggled to match the Clippers' efficiency early, relying on drives from RJ Barrett and layups from Collin Murray-Boyles to keep within striking distance.

Third Quarter Adjustments

Toronto tightened its defense in the third quarter, limiting the Clippers’ scoring output while maintaining its own offensive flow. Immanuel Quickley emerged as a primary scorer for Toronto, hitting key jump shots and drawing fouls. Scottie Barnes facilitated the offense with eight assists and also grabbed 15 rebounds, anchoring the Raptors' interior presence.

Despite the defensive improvement, the Clippers extended their lead to 88-77 late in the period. Kobe Sanders added another three-pointer, and Max Strus hit a long-range shot to maintain the gap. However, Barnes continued to impact the game on both ends, scoring inside and distributing effectively to open teammates.

Closing Out the Game

The fourth quarter belonged to Toronto. The Raptors began erasing the deficit with consistent scoring. Quickley finished with 27 points for Toronto, providing crucial free throws and jump shots in the closing minutes. Barnes added critical baskets from the free-throw line and on drives.

With the score tied at 109-109 late in the fourth, Toronto pulled away. Collin Murray-Boyles hit a three-pointer to give the Raptors an 115-112 lead. Quickley sealed the game with free throws, pushing the final margin to seven points.

Kobe Sanders finished as the top scorer for the Clippers with 26 points. Darius Garland added eight assists for Los Angeles, and Isaiah Jackson grabbed eight rebounds. For Toronto, Barnes recorded a double-double with 15 rebounds and eight assists, while Quickley led all scorers.

The Raptors will look to build on this road victory as they continue their season. The Clippers host future matchups hoping to reverse their early-season struggles.

Sources

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