The Toronto Raptors close out their season-tying high five-game homestand with a record of 4-1, ending things on a high note with back-to-back wins over the Atlanta Hawks. Their 118-100 victory on January 5 was their most recent outing, and in that affair, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles boasts every right to get his due praise given the standout efforts he provided Toronto across the board.
Collin Murray-Boyles excels in Raptors' victory against the Atlanta Hawks
As Jakob Poeltl remains out due to injury — though Coach Darko clarified pre-game that the 30-year-old has been cleared for contact and is working his way back soon — CMB stepped into the starting center role, playing just over 31 minutes.