Trent Jr. replaces Schroder in Raptors' starting lineup vs. Wizards

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetDecember 27, 2023 - 6:54pm

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said that the team was demoralized and with good reason after a bad loss to the Utah Jazz where they blew a big lead in the fourth quarter and that being in the second half of a back-to-back is no excuse.

The Toronto Raptors are returning from a holiday break with a new starting lineup.

Gary Trent Jr. will replace Dennis Schroder in the starting five when the Raptors visit the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

Schroder has started all 29 games for the Raptors this season after the club brought him in as a free agent to replace Fred VanVleet after the point guard joined the Rockets. Schroder is averaging 14.2 points and 6.8 assists this season.

The Wizards game will be the third start for Trent Jr. this season. He is averaging 11.4 points this season.

Fans can watch the Raptors face the Wizards on Sportsnet ONE beginning at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT.

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