The Toronto Raptors couldn't turn to its bench fast enough in what turned into a costly victory Monday night against the Washington Wizards

Toronto native A.J. Lawson made seven 7-pointers while scoring a career-high 32 points, and he also grabbed 12 of the Raptors’ franchise-record 73 rebounds in a 119-104 victory over the Washington Wizards.

The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors are coming off of wins over the Utah Jazz as they open a two-game series in Toronto on Saturday night. The difference is rest.