Basketball: Toronto Raptors launch NBA title defence with win over New Orleans Pelicans

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LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Fred VanVleet scored a career high 34 points as the Toronto Raptors got their title defence off on a winning note with a 130-122 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday (Oct 22).. Read more at straitstimes.com.

LOS ANGELES - Fred VanVleet scored a career high 34 points as the Toronto Raptors got their title defence off on a winning note with a 130-122 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday .

Both teams were missing some big names as the Raptors began life without Kawhi Leonard and the Pelicans lost Anthony Davis in a trade and were missing injured first pick Zion Williamson. Prior to the tipoff against the Pelicans, the Raptors presented their players and coaches with their rings and unveiled the 2019 championship banner in the rafters of the arena.

The Pelicans decided to remain on the floor during the pre-game festivities instead of loosening up in their locker room.Kyle Lowry chipped in 22 points and Serge Ibaka added 13 for Toronto, whose championship pedigree shone through by outscoring the Pelicans 13-5 in overtime. The teams were tied 117-all at the end of regulation.This marks the end of the Leonard period in Toronto as he left as a free agent to join the Clippers.

 

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