Wizards Fall North Of Border

Trevor Booker led five Wizards in double figures with a dozen points, but it wasn't enough as Washington falls to the Raptors 104-101 in Toronto.

Toronto getting strong play from the point guard position as Kyle Lowry had 14 points and six assists, while Jose Calderon added a dozen points and dished out eight assists. The Raptors have been mentioned as a possible trade partner with the Wizards as the team continues to search for answers in the absence of injured star John Wall.

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Washington contiinues to play shorthanded due to injury. The Wizards playing without John Wall, Nene, Emeka Okafor and Kevin Seraphin.

The Wizards now 1-4 in preseason play, have three exhibition games remaining, all on the road. Washington travels to Milwaukee on Saturday, with games Wednesday and Friday next week, at Miami and San Antonio respectively.

Washington tips off the regular season on Halloween Eve at Cleveland.