The Toronto Raptors secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Atlanta Hawks 117-94, showcasing a robust offensive performance in the second quarter. Scottie Barnes led the charge with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher contributed 23 points each, cumulatively accounting for 70 of the Raptors' points. Despite a strong start by the Hawks, who took an early lead, their shooting percentage plummeted in the second quarter, allowing Toronto to outscore them 33-21.
For the Hawks, Vit Krejci was the top scorer with 20 points, but Trae Young's performance was notably subdued, finishing with 16 points and no assists through three quarters. The Hawks also continued to struggle with injuries, missing key players like De'Andre Hunter and rookie Zaccharie Risacher, which further limited their options.