The Toronto Raptors play host to the Washington Wizards, at Scotiabank Arena on Friday evening.

The Raptors (15-4) have won three in a row, as they continue to impress early on with their new-look lineup. Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green have been very solid for Toronto, while Kyle Lowry has been playing out of his mind, and the bench continues to offer valuable contributions, resulting in the top record in the NBA. Lowry is averaging 15.4 points, 10.5 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game, including a triple-double in his last outing. Leonard is averaging 24.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.8 steals, in 33.4 minute per game for Toronto. However, Leonard has been rested on one game of back-to-backs, as he eases back into routine, after missing most of last season. Danny Green is averaging 9.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, but his veteran presence has undoubtedly contributed to the team's confidence. Green even came up with a game-winner for the Raptors, with a mid-range jumper a couple of nights back.

Meanwhile, the Wizards (6-11) pulled off their most impressive win of the season in their last outing, as they came back from down by 20, to defeat the Clippers. The win was even more impressive due to all the drama surrounding the team lately, stemming from their heated practice, to rumors that no one on their roster is exempt from a trade. This marks the first game on the road after a five-game home stand for the Wizards, where they went 3-2. They are 2-6 on the road so far this season, and their troubled start has them sitting 10th place in the East, 2.5 games behind the eighth spot. Despite the troubles, John Wall has been putting up good numbers, averaging 21.5 points, 7.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game, while Bradley Beal is averaging 21.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists.