Raptors winning streak continues after beating Nets

The Toronto Raptors are still red hot after beating the Brooklyn Nets.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes reacts after making a basket against the Brooklyn Nets. | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Toronto Raptors are smiling for a sixth straight time after beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-109 at Scotiabank Arena.

The Raptors were in control of the game from start to finish, never trailing but never having a massive lead for too long. The Raptors never led by more than 12 points, so they had to hold off the pesky Nets all night long.

The Nets tied the game at 104 with less than five minutes to go, but the Raptors went on a 10-0 run that gave them the lead for good. Their ability to get stops and make buckets down the stretch is what got them the win against the Nets.

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has his shot blocked by Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney. | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Raptors keep winning streak alive

In the win, the Raptors had a balanced offence that saw eight players score in double figures. Scottie Barnes had the most with 17, while RJ Barrett and Ja'Kobe Walter had 16.

Brandon Ingram added 14 to the mix, Immanuel Quickley chipped in 13 and Gradey Dick had 12 off the bench. Sandro Mamukelashvili, who was starting at centre for an injured Jakob Poeltl, had 12 as well, while backup point guard Jamal Shead scored 11.

For the Nets, there wasn't as much balance, but they did have the three highest scorers in the game. Tyrese Martin led all scorers with 26, while Michael Porter Jr. was right behind him with 25 and Noah Clowney posted 22 of his own.

The Raptors could have lost this game if they played a team with a little more firepower, but they did what they needed to do to pull out the win. They should celebrate that while also acknowledging the fact that they could perform better and this level of play might not be enough to secure other victories later in the regular season.

While this win against the Nets may not be their prettiest victory of the season, the grind was well worth it for the Raptors, who continue to build a winning streak. After a 1-4 start, the Raptors are 12-5, winning 11 of their last 12 games. They continue to play well on both ends of the floor to pull out wins against everyone in their path.

The Raptors will try to win their seventh game in a row when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tipoff is scheduled for tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET.