Raptors Smash Wizards In Game Two

Steve Bell

AM800-Sports-NBA-Toronto Raptors-Washington Wizards-April 17-2018-1.3761079 TORONTO, ON - APRIL 17: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors tries to get a shot off over Ty Lawson #4 of the Washington Wizards in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round in the 2018 NBA Play-offs at the Air Canada Centre on April 17, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Raptors defeated the Wizards 130-119. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) (DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors tries to get a shot off over Ty Lawson of the Washington Wizards in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round in the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Air Canada Centre. April 17, 2018. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images))

DeMar DeRozan had 37 points in the win

The Raptors are trying to change their playoff perception after crushing the Wizards 130-119 in Game Two of the first-round at the Air Canada Centre.

DeMar DeRozan exploded for 37 points with five rebounds and four assists as Toronto took a commanding 2-0 lead for the first time in franchise history.

Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Kyle Lowry chipped in 13 and 12 assists in the victory.

Washington gave up 44 points in the first quarter and never recovered.

John Wall did have 29 points and nine assists for Washington, which hosts Game Three of the best-of-seven series on Friday.