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Gay nets double-double with 18 points, 15 rebounds, Raptors spoil Bucks' home opener 97-90

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Toronto Raptors' Terrence Ross is fouled as he tries to shoot past Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (The Associated Press)

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Nate Wolters (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (The Associated Press)

Rudy Gay had 18 points and 15rebounds, DeMar DeRozen added 17 points, and the Toronto Raptors spoiled the Milwaukee Bucks' home opener with a 97-90 victory Saturday night.

After losing a 12-point lead, DeRozen helped Toronto hold on down the stretch. His step-back jumper put the Raptors back up 89-85 with 4 minutes left.

Then after missing two free throws, DeRozen was fouled again after corralling the rebound, making both this time with 2:09 left for a five-point lead.

O.J. Mayo had 16 points off the bench for the Bucks, including a 3 that tied the game at 85 with 5:53 left.

The Raptors controlled the paint early and outrebounded the Bucks 60-38.