Raptors Rally to Defeat Hawks 109–97, Secure Second Straight NBA Cup Win
ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Ingram led the Toronto Raptors with 20 points as the team overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 109–97 on Friday night. The victory marked Toronto’s second consecutive NBA Cup win and fourth overall.
Toronto took control in the fourth quarter when Scottie Barnes put the Raptors ahead 82–81 with a layup. Moments later, Immanuel Quickley hit a decisive three-pointer to extend the lead to 85–81, and Toronto maintained momentum to close out the game. The win came in the opening matchup of the Raptors’ five-game road trip.
Key Performers
- Brandon Ingram — 20 points
- RJ Barrett — 19 points
- Immanuel Quickley — 18 points
- Scottie Barnes — 14 points, 10 rebounds
- Jalen Johnson (Hawks) — 21 points
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) — 20 points
- Kristaps Porziņgis (Hawks) — 17 points
Team Updates
The Hawks played without All-Star guard Trae Young, sidelined by a right MCL sprain. Atlanta now stands at 1–1 in NBA Cup competition. Toronto, after starting the season with a victory in Atlanta and then dropping four straight, has built new momentum with back-to-back wins.
Upcoming Games
- Raptors: At Philadelphia on Saturday night
- Hawks: Host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night
“Down 13 in the second quarter, Toronto took the lead at 82–81 on Scottie Barnes' layup midway through the fourth.”
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Author’s summary: Toronto overcame a double-digit deficit in Atlanta to earn its second straight NBA Cup victory, led by Ingram and a strong fourth-quarter surge.