Raptors rally to beat Hawks 109-97 for second straight NBA Cup victory
ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 20 points as the Toronto Raptors came from behind to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 on Friday night. It marked Toronto’s second consecutive NBA Cup win and their fourth overall.
Trailing by 13 points in the second quarter, the Raptors took control late in the game. Scottie Barnes’ layup midway through the fourth gave them an 82-81 lead, followed by a three-pointer from Immanuel Quickley to extend the advantage to 85-81. Toronto then dominated down the stretch to close out the opening matchup of their five-game road trip.
- RJ Barrett contributed 19 points for Toronto.
- Immanuel Quickley finished with 18 points.
- Scottie Barnes recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
- For Atlanta, Jalen Johnson led with 21 points.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points.
- Kristaps Porziņģis tallied 17 points.
The Hawks played without All-Star guard Trae Young, who sat out due to a sprained right MCL. With the loss, Atlanta falls to 1-1 in NBA Cup competition.
Toronto opened the season with a victory in Atlanta, then lost four straight before beginning their current winning streak.
Next Games
- Raptors: at Philadelphia on Saturday night.
- Hawks: host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
Author’s summary: Toronto stormed back from a 13-point deficit to secure their second straight NBA Cup victory, displaying balance and depth despite early struggles in the season.