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Atlanta plays Toronto, looks to break home losing streak

Toronto Raptors (10-12, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (10-12, sixth in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta aims to stop its four-game home slide with a victory over Toronto.

The Hawks are 6-7 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference in team defence, allowing only 110.6 points while holding opponents to 44.8% shooting.

The Raptors are 8-5 against Eastern Conference opponents. Toronto is the worst team in the Eastern Conference shooting 37.9% from 3-point range.

The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.