Cason Wallace tied his career high with 27 points and Isaiah Joe added 22 as the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a short-handed roster to beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 on Tuesday night, earning their fifth win in six games.
Alex Caruso returned from a sprained left ankle to score 16 points, while Luguentz Dort added 15 and Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 11 as the NBA-leading Thunder notched their third straight win in Toronto. Oklahoma City now owns the league’s best road record at 21-7.
Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remained sidelined with an abdominal strain and did not travel for the team’s lone Canadian visit. Wallace stepped up in his absence, posting his second straight 20-point game along with six assists and eight rebounds. The Thunder were also missing Ajay Mitchell (abdominal) and Jalen Williams (hamstring).
RJ Barrett led Toronto with 21 points, while Immanuel Quickley and Ja’Kobe Walter each had 17. Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram added 15 points apiece, and Jamal Shead chipped in 13. Jakob Poeltl sat out with a lower back issue.
Oklahoma City built a 25-point lead late in the third quarter before Toronto rallied to tie the game 101-101 with 4:06 remaining. Wallace responded with back-to-back baskets, then forced a steal and set up Joe for a 3-pointer to seal the win.
Up next: The Thunder visit Detroit on Wednesday, and the Raptors host the San Antonio Spurs.
