{"id":194145,"date":"2026-04-12T07:46:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T07:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/194145\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T07:46:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T07:46:33","slug":"nets-look-to-upset-raptors-in-toronto-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/194145\/","title":{"rendered":"Nets Look to Upset Raptors in Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Brooklyn%2C+NY&amp;city=Brooklyn&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Nets+Look+to+Upset+Raptors+in+Toronto&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fny%2Fbrooklyn%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fnets-look-to-upset-raptors-in-toronto-1%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69db420bcb888.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in shades of blue, red, and green, conceptually representing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of a basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A fractured, multi-perspective painting captures the raw intensity of the Nets-Raptors clash, with sharp, overlapping geometric planes reflecting the high-stakes battle on the court.Brooklyn Today<\/p>\n<p>The Brooklyn Nets (20-61) will travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors (45-36) at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday. The Nets are coming off a loss to the Bucks, while the Raptors are looking to bounce back from a defeat against the Knicks. Brooklyn will try to pull off the upset against the playoff-bound Raptors.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This game features a stark contrast in team records, as the struggling Nets look to pull off a surprise victory against the postseason-bound Raptors. A Nets win would be an unexpected result and could shake up the Eastern Conference playoff picture.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>In their last game, the Nets fell to the Bucks 125-108, despite Tyson Etienne&#8217;s 23-point performance. Brooklyn has struggled this season, averaging just 106 points per game while allowing 115.7 points per contest. The Raptors are coming off a 112-95 loss to the Knicks, in which Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 17 points. Toronto has a 45-36 record and is led by their strong defense, which ranks 9th in the NBA in points allowed per game.<\/p>\n<p>        The game will be played on Sunday, April 12, 2026.Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Tyson Etienne<\/p>\n<p>A key player for the Nets, Etienne scored 23 points in their last game against the Bucks.<\/p>\n<p>Sandro Mamukelashvili<\/p>\n<p>The Raptors&#8217; forward had a strong performance in their recent loss to the Knicks, scoring 17 points.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Brooklyn%2C+NY&amp;city=Brooklyn&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Nets+Look+to+Upset+Raptors+in+Toronto&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fny%2Fbrooklyn%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fnets-look-to-upset-raptors-in-toronto-1%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe must come out with energy and focus if we want to have a chance against the Raptors. They&#8217;re a tough team, but we believe we can pull off the upset.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Tyson Etienne, Nets Guard<\/p>\n<p>                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Nets will look to build off this game as they continue their season, while the Raptors will aim to bounce back and solidify their playoff positioning.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Despite the Nets&#8217; struggles this season, they will look to pull off an unexpected upset against the playoff-bound Raptors. A Nets victory would shake up the Eastern Conference standings and provide a glimmer of hope for the struggling franchise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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