The Toronto Raptors will host the Utah Jazz in a cross-conference matchup on Friday's NBA schedule. Toronto is 20-42 overall and 13-19 at home, while Utah is 15-47 overall and 7-23 on the road. This is their first meeting of the season,

While the Raptors' recent play is taking them out of the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes, Toronto’s recent surge provides value when they take on the lowly Wizards at Scotiabank Arena.

The Wizards are currently 5-23 on the road with a point differential of -12, while the Raptors have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. In the only meeting of the season so far, Toronto won by 24 points. They have four scheduled matchups.

Walker Kessler's remarkable performance with 18 points, 25 rebounds, and eight blocks set franchise records — but it wasn't enough to beat the Raptors.

Friday night started out a little awkward for Walker Kessler. The Utah Jazz center committed three quick turnovers in the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors and looked a little out of sorts after having missed the Jazz’s last game.