The Raptors entered the semifinals with a 16-0 regular-season record and a 26-0 mark including tournament play and playoffs.
But they couldn’t keep their remarkable run going against the Wizards, who won 70-66 in Game 1 and 66-57 in Game 2. The Wizards overcame another excellent performance in Game 1 from Raptors guard Kenneth Hailey, who had 32 points, eight assists and two steals. The Wizards countered with a balanced offence as all their players scored in double digits, led by Justin Howell with 20.
Wizards point guard Jack Mascone led the way in Game 2 with 28 points, seven assists and two steals. Hailey had 24 points, nine assists and three steams in a losing cause. The Wizards will face Warriors Gaming Squad in Sunday’s final with the US$420,000 champion’s purse on the line. The Warriors advanced with a 2-0 win over Jazz Gaming.