The Toronto Raptors started off their six game road trip with a back-and-forth battle to the finish against the Atlanta Hawks.
In rather sub-par circumstances for the Raptors, injury trouble saw a number of players, including Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley spending the game on the bench. With extra minutes available for those who were able to suit up, the effort and energy was evident throughout the matchup and helped contribute to the strong performance by the Raptors.
Unfortunately, turnovers and second chance points were the biggest shortfall, and while it’s a tough loss, especially with the incredible effort that the Raptors put forth, there are plenty of positive takeaways as we continue to watch the team develop and think about what it will look like in the future.