Raptors Rally to Beat Hawks 109-97 for Second Straight NBA Cup Victory
ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 20 points as the Toronto Raptors came back from a 13-point deficit to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 on Friday night, marking their second consecutive NBA Cup win and fourth overall.
Key Moments of the Game
The Raptors trailed in the second quarter but took the lead at 82-81 with Scottie Barnes’ layup midway through the fourth. Immanuel Quickley followed with a three-pointer to extend the lead to 85-81, helping Toronto secure the victory in the opening game of a five-game road trip.
Player Performance Highlights
- RJ Barrett contributed 19 points for Toronto.
- Immanuel Quickley added 18 points.
- Scottie Barnes recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
- For Atlanta, Jalen Johnson led with 21 points.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 20 points.
- Kristaps Porziņgis added 17 points.
Team Conditions and Next Games
The Hawks played without All-Star guard Trae Young, sidelined due to a sprained right MCL. Atlanta now stands 1-1 in NBA Cup competition. Toronto, which began the season with a win in Atlanta followed by four losses, has now built a two-game winning streak.
Upcoming Matchups
- Raptors: at Philadelphia on Saturday night.
- Hawks: host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
“Down 13 in the second quarter, Toronto took the lead at 82-81 on Scottie Barnes' layup midway through the fourth.” — AP Report
Author’s Summary: Toronto overturned a double-digit deficit to defeat Atlanta, extending their winning streak to two while the Hawks struggled without injured star Trae Young.