Toronto Raptors 81, Brooklyn Nets 96
NBA · 2025-12-21 · Winner: Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets defeated Toronto Raptors 96–81 on 2025-12-21 in NBA play, a 15-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at Q4 10:55 swung win probability 99% → 40%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Toronto Raptors lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | 18 | 21 | 26 | 16 | 81 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 24 | 25 | 18 | 29 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at Q4 10:55 swung win probability 99% → 40%.
Why Toronto Raptors lost
- Lost Q4 16-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 1:55 (win probability 47% → 83% for the home side).
- Shot 43.0% eFG vs a 54.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets | 11–0 | Q1 1:55 | 47% → 83% |
| Toronto Raptors | 8–0 | Q2 10:47 | 78% → 49% |
| Toronto Raptors | 15–0 | Q4 10:55 | 99% → 40% |
| Brooklyn Nets | 10–0 | Q4 7:22 | 46% → 98% |