New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 27, 2026

Toronto's defensive identity showed up when it mattered most. After surrendering 122 points in their last head-to-head meeting with New Orleans, the Raptors clamped down in the second half to pull away for a 119-106 victory, holding the combined scoring to 225—4.5 points shy of the 229.5 market total that had drifted to 228.5 by tip-off.

The game unfolded in two distinct phases. A competitive first half saw the teams combine for 103 points across 54 and 49 in quarters one and two respectively. New Orleans kept pace early, but Toronto seized control after intermission, outscoring the Pelicans significantly as the third quarter became the game's turning point at 62 combined points. Scottie Barnes spearheaded Toronto's attack with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and a game-high 12 assists, while Jakob Poeltl anchored the paint with 18 points and 11 boards. On the other end, Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, supported by Saddiq Bey's 19 points.

Toronto's second-half dominance—122 combined in the final 24 minutes—proved decisive. The Raptors outpaced their season average of 116.2 points per game and held New Orleans below the Pelicans' recent 117.8-point scoring rate, a stark departure from their 122-point output in the season series opener. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed on a night Toronto's defense simply shut the door.