Friday night's Spurs vs. Raptors game featured the intriguing storyline as these two teams swapped players in the offseason. It made for former Toronto All-Star DeMar DeRozan's first trip back to face his former team. It was also a matchup in which Kawhi Leonard got to get the win over his former team. Here's a look at the five noteworthy player performances from this game.
Kawhi Leonard - Toronto Raptors
One couldn't have scripted a better ending for this game in Toronto than how it unfolded. Kawhi Leonard was able to get the steal off DeMar DeRozan and took it to the hoop for the game-winning bucket. Leonard finished his night with 25 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block for a full stat line.
KAWHI STEALS THE BALL FROM DEMAR FOR THE WIN. pic.twitter.com/36uYtydSW1
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 23, 2019
Pascal Siakam - Toronto Raptors
Pascal Siakam continues to show he's a rising star on the Toronto Raptors. His latest performance featured a 7-of-10 shooting night for 22 points. Siakam also grabbed three rebounds, dished out six assists, and had two steals in the win.
Pascal Siakam double clutches on the attack... plus the foul!#WeTheNorth 60#GoSpursGo 60
— NBA (@NBA) February 23, 2019
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Serge Ibaka - Toronto Raptors
Big man Serge Ibaka used to call OKC home, but is now a resident powerhouse in the paint for the Raptors. Ibaka achieved a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds while also giving out two assists and swatting away a Spurs' shot.
11 double-doubles in the last 12 games for @sergeibaka pic.twitter.com/ESltIn9znT
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 23, 2019
DeMar DeRozan - San Antonio Spurs
DeRozan received a warm welcome back to the building in which he became an NBA All-Star. Despite the fanfare, he was part of the losing effort. However, DeRozan led his team with 23 points, eight assists, and four rebounds. He also had two steals and a block in the latest outing.
The @Raptors say.. "Thank you, @DeMar_DeRozan!" pic.twitter.com/w8CArJ2Gq1
— NBA (@NBA) February 23, 2019
Marco Belinelli - San Antonio Spurs
When it comes to NBA sharpshooters, Belinelli is amongst the best. He connected on 5-of-12 three-pointers in tonight's Spurs' loss. He'd finish with 21 points, six rebounds, and two assists off the bench.
The Professional. 🎯@marcobelinelli | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/LtuMjhv06K
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 23, 2019