The Toronto Raptors earned a 102–89 victory over the Houston Rockets in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at the Pavilion in Las Vegas on 11 July 2026. After trailing at the end of the first quarter, Toronto responded with strong performances over the remaining three periods to improve to 2–1, while Houston dropped to 2–1.
Houston started brightly, taking a 21–19 lead after the opening quarter. Toronto answered with an impressive second period, scoring 33 points while limiting the Rockets to 20 to overturn the deficit and carry a 52–41 advantage into halftime.
The Raptors maintained control after the break despite Houston’s efforts to close the gap. Toronto edged the third quarter 27–28 before finishing strongly with a 23–20 advantage in the fourth to complete a 13-point victory. Their balanced offensive performance and consistent scoring across the final three quarters ensured the Rockets were unable to mount a comeback.
S. Lundy led the Raptors with a game-high 23 points, providing the offensive spark throughout the contest. Houston’s B. Thornton paced the Rockets with 17 points while also contributing six rebounds and six assists, but the all-around effort was not enough to prevent Toronto from securing the win.
Standout Performances
- S. Lundy (Toronto Raptors): 23 points.
- B. Thornton (Houston Rockets): 17 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Toronto Raptors: Outscored Houston 83–68 over the final three quarters.
- Records: Raptors 2–1, Rockets 2–1.
The turning point came in the second quarter when Toronto outscored Houston 33–20. That 13-point swing erased the Rockets’ early lead and gave the Raptors control for the remainder of the game.
Game Statistics
- League: NBA 2K26 Summer League – Las Vegas
- Date: 11 July 2026
- Venue: Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Final Score: Toronto Raptors 102, Houston Rockets 89
- Quarter Scores:
- Q1: Rockets 21–19 Raptors
- Q2: Raptors 33–20 Rockets
- Q3: Raptors 27–28 Rockets
- Q4: Raptors 23–20 Rockets
- Top Performer (Toronto): S. Lundy – 23 points
- Top Performer (Houston): B. Thornton – 17 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
- Records: Raptors (2–1), Rockets (2–1)