Nets at Raptors 12/14/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Scotiabank Arena will play host to a Saturday night NBA clash between the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors. The Nets (13-11) have won seven of their last ten games and do not seem to be missing Kyrie Irving (shoulder). On Wednesday, Brooklyn was outscored by 16 points during the second half of a 113-108 home loss versus Charlotte.

Brooklyn G Spencer Dinwiddie tallied a team high 24 points to go along with six assists and five rebounds. Jarrett Allen added 21 points and ten rebounds for the Nets.

The Toronto Raptors (16-8) have won nine of their first 12 home games and rank fourth in the league in defensive efficiency. On Wednesday, Toronto presented a championship ring to Kawhi Leonard during a 112-92 home loss versus the Los Angeles Clippers. The Raptors were outscored by 23 points in the second quarter and shot just 35 percent from the field on the night.

Toronto F Pascal Siakam led all scorers with 24 points on a 9-for-20 shooting performance. Marc Gasol added nine points, 11 rebounds, and six assists for the Raptors.