Raptors vs. Wizards: 3 Stars of the Night

Nov 2, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) is fouled while shooting the ball by Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) is fouled while shooting the ball by Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 2, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) dribbles the ball as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Raptors won 113-103. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Third Star of the Game: Otto Porter

23 Points (11-13 FG) 13 Rebounds, 1 Steal

Porter is an unknown quantity. Sometimes he’ll have games where he registers just six points and two rebounds and then there are games where he scores 23 points, while grabbing 13 boards.

It’s feast or famine with Porter and he feasted against the Raptors. Shooting 11-13 doesn’t happen without some easy looks.

Porter’s cuts were timely and he just seemed to be in the right place at the right time, every time. The ball would fall into his hands and he would just put the ball back up on the rim.

John Wall was also integral in getting Porter his points as he was able to suck the D in and generate open looks for the swing man. Speaking of which…