The Toronto Raptors are celebrating after picking up their second consecutive win to start the season, with a score of 112-102 against the Washington Wizards on Friday night inside Capital One Arena.

The Raptors didn't have as easy of a time as they did in the season opener against the Chicago Bulls , but they did more than enough to secure a victory on the road.

Here's a look at three takeaways from the contest:

A Strong Defensive Start

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young drives as Toronto Raptors forward Allen Graves defends. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Raptors allowed the Wizards to make just four shots during the first quarter. Meanwhile, they were able to turn it on offensively, which gave them a double-digit lead going into the second quarter.…