The Atlanta Hawks finished up a four-game homestand with a match-up against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday evening at State Farm Arena. While the Hawks entered the evening on a three-game losing streak, the team put together a strong effort, outlasting the Raptors by a final score of 132-121.
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Though the Hawks put together a very good offensive first half, Atlanta actually started slow by converting just 1-of-5 from the floor with two turnovers. The first bucket was a beauty, though, with Trae Young finding Clint Capela with a long-distance pass.
Atlanta’s defense was shaky, but the offense heated up, scoring 19 points in fewer than six minutes and making seven of eight shots at one point. The Hawks weathered an 8-0 run by the Raptors and, before the starters went to the bench, the team’s passing was excellent.
Then, the second
