How do the Raptors perform in the 2nd game of a back-to-back?
Raptors in the 2nd Game of a Back-to-Back
For the Raptors, the 2nd leg of a back-to-back shows up as 0 days rest.
2025-26 Season, 0 Days Rest
| Split | Games | PPG | Opp PPG | FG% | 3PT% | RPG | APG | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Days Rest | 13 | 108.4 | 113.0 | 44.8% | 33.6% | 41.2 | 27.5 | 13.4 |
Compared to 1 Day Rest
| Split | Games | PPG | Opp PPG | FG% | 3PT% | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Days Rest | 13 | 108.4 | 113.0 | 44.8% | 33.6% | 41.2 | 27.5 |
| 1 Day Rest | 44 | 115.1 | 112.5 | 48.5% | 35.8% | 41.9 | 30.0 |
Key takeaways
- The Raptors score much less on back-to-backs: 108.4 PPG vs 115.1 PPG with 1 day of rest.
- Their shooting also dips:
- FG%: 44.8% vs 48.5%
- 3PT%: 33.6% vs 35.8%
- Defensively, they’re a little worse too:
- 113.0 points allowed on 0 days rest vs 112.5 on 1 day rest.
- Playmaking falls off a bit as well:
- 27.5 assists on B2Bs vs 30.0 with 1 day rest.
Bottom line
In the 2nd game of a back-to-back, Toronto has played like a below-average offensive team and has been notably less efficient than when rested. The biggest drop is on offense, especially shooting efficiency. If you're handicapping a Raptors B2B spot, the cleanest angle is usually Toronto team offense underperforming relative to normal-rest games.