Raptors vs. Wizards: 3 Stars of the Night

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Nov 2, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) in the second quarter at Verizon Center. The Raptors won 113-103. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

First Star of the Game: DeMar DeRozan

40 points, 5 Assists, 5 Rebounds, 2 Steals, 11/16 FTM, 1 3-Pointer

A second 40-piece in four games makes DeRozan the first star of the game (again). He has the (rightfully deserved) reputation of being an inefficient mid ranger scorer, but he’s been bucking the trend. His mid range jumper has been absolute cash for the past 3 games and the latest is no different.

DeRozan was just cash btw pic.twitter.com/TaIhK3rYHh
— Démar Grant (@DemarJGrant) November 3, 2016

He shot a very efficient 14 of 23 and made 11 of his 16 free throws. Oddly, DeRozan didn’t really look for his post up that much this game seeing that Bradley Beal is several inches shorter than him. Although DeRozan dropped 40 he wasn’t selfish about it, as he chipped in five assists and had two steals to boot.

DeRozan is the only player in the league that’s still maintains this 90s style and he about to hit his prime, it’ll be interesting to see what he can do later on in the season.

Oh, and he hit his first three-pointer in this game too.

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Do you agree with our choices for the three stars of the night? If not, who else would you have included and why? Further, what did you think of the game in general? Let us know in the comments section below.

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