March 24th - The Raptors defeated the Jazz 143-127. In this game, Barrett contributed 27 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Mamukhrashvili added 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. For the Jazz, Bailey scored 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory, while Sensab had 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Jazz initially took the lead. The Raptors, however, relied on outside shooting to regain the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Raptors led 31-25. In the second quarter, the Raptors repeatedly extended their lead to double digits, but the Jazz, led by Bailey, continued to close the gap. The two teams traded baskets, with the score difference remaining around 10 points. At halftime, the Raptors led 68-58.

After switching sides, the Raptors went on a scoring run to quickly widen the gap. Barrett and Walter hit consecutive three-pointers, extending the lead to over 30 points at one point. At the end of the third quarter, the Raptors led 117-88 . In the final quarter, the Jazz relied on Bailey's consecutive three-pointers to narrow the gap, at one point closing to 12 points. The Raptors steadied themselves and pulled away again, making the game a foregone conclusion. Ultimately, the Raptors defeated the Jazz 143-127 .

Raptors player statistics

Barrett 27 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists; Mamukhrashvili 23 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Walter 21 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Barnes 20 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists; Battier 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Dick 13 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Boyles 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Shedder 7 points, 1 rebound, 15 assists

Jazz player statistics

Pele had 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists; Sensab had 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; Cunchar had 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Sibwe had 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists; Chandler had 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists; Harkless had 9 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists; and Flipovsky had 6 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.

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