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.