Raptors Rally to Beat Hawks 109-97 for Second Straight NBA Cup Win
ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 20 points as the Toronto Raptors came from behind to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 on Friday night. This victory marked Toronto's second consecutive NBA Cup win and fourth overall.
Game Highlights
Trailing by 13 points in the second quarter, the Raptors secured the lead at 82-81 with a layup from Scottie Barnes midway through the fourth quarter. Immanuel Quickley then hit a 3-pointer to extend the Raptors' lead to 85-81, allowing Toronto to pull away.
- RJ Barrett contributed 19 points.
- Immanuel Quickley scored 18 points.
- Scottie Barnes finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Atlanta Hawks Performance
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 21 points. The team missed All-Star guard Trae Young, who was sidelined due to a sprained right MCL. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points, while Kristaps Porziņģis scored 17.
Atlanta's record in NBA Cup play stands at 1-1 after this game.
Season Overview and Upcoming Games
Toronto started the season strong with a win in Atlanta but then dropped four consecutive games before this latest winning streak.
- Next for Raptors: Play at Philadelphia on Saturday night.
- Next for Hawks: Host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
"Brandon Ingram scored 20 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 on Friday night for their second straight NBA Cup victory and fourth overall."
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Author's summary: The Toronto Raptors overcame an early deficit to secure a 109-97 win, marking their second consecutive NBA Cup victory and highlighting strong contributions from key players despite Atlanta missing Trae Young.