The Atlanta Hawks came into Canada riding the high of beating the NBA’s best squad in the Phoenix Suns just 24 hours previous. With Trae Young leading the way in a 21 three-pointer barrage, the Hawks won their eighth game in nine tries. But on Friday night, the three-point disparity would go against Atlanta’s favor, however, as the Hawks fell to the Toronto Raptors 125-114.
The offense picked up where it left off, hitting seven of their first 10 shots. This would build an eight point lead for the Hawks early in the first quarter. But after surrendering most of this cushion, the Raptors would lead the entire rest of the way despite some late scares.