Raptors rally past Hawks in NBA Cup opener

Raptors Rally Past Hawks in NBA Cup Opener

Brandon Ingram led the Toronto Raptors with 20 points as they came from behind to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 in NBA Cup play on Friday night at State Farm Arena.

Game Highlights

Toronto trailed by 13 points in the second quarter but took the lead 82-81 with a Scottie Barnes layup midway through the fourth quarter. Immanuel Quickley then nailed a crucial 3-pointer to extend the lead to 85-81, sparking a decisive run that secured the Raptors’ win.

RJ Barrett scored 19 points.
Quickley added 18 points.
Barnes recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Raptors shot 40.7% from the field and made 31.6% of their three-pointers (12 of 38).
Toronto dominated the boards with 48 rebounds, including 23 offensive rebounds.

Hawks Performances and Challenges

Atlanta was led by Jalen Johnson with 21 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker with 20, and Kristaps Porzingis with 17.

“The Hawks were without All-Star guard Trae Young, who is sidelined with a sprained right MCL.”

The Hawks struggled from beyond the arc, making only 23.7% of their three-point attempts.

Season Context

Toronto improved to two straight wins in NBA Cup play and four wins overall, overcoming an earlier four-game losing streak.

“The Raptors opened the season with a win in Atlanta before dropping four consecutive games.”

The late surge with Barnes' key layup and Quickley’s 3-pointer was crucial in sealing the Raptors' victory.

Summary

The Raptors showcased resilience by overcoming a second-quarter deficit and controlling rebounds to defeat the Hawks 109-97 without Trae Young.

Author's summary: The Raptors overcame early struggles and key absences to rally past the Hawks with strong clutch performances and solid rebounding, marking an important NBA Cup victory.

TalkBasket.net — 2025-11-08