TORONTO - Brandon Ingram had 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Toronto Raptors routed the Washington Wizards 140-110 on Friday to advance in the Emirates NBA Cup.

The Raptors win over Washington coupled with the Indiana Pacers' 120-109 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier in the night clinched Toronto's spot in the knockout rounds of the in-season tournament.

It's the first time the Raptors have advanced beyond the NBA Cup's group stage. They are the first team to clinch a spot this season.

RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., scored 24 points and pulled down eight rebounds as Toronto (11-5) won its sixth straight game. Scottie Barnes added 23 points, including 14 in the third quarter.

Reserve centre Sandro Mamukelashvili had 23 points and pulled down seven boards for the

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