Raptors Rally to Defeat Hawks 109-97 for Second Straight NBA Cup Win
ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 20 points, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 109-97 comeback victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. It marked Toronto’s second consecutive NBA Cup triumph and their fourth overall.
Down by 13 points in the second quarter, the Raptors surged ahead 82-81 midway through the fourth quarter when Scottie Barnes scored on a layup. Immanuel Quickley followed with a three-pointer, extending the lead to 85-81. The Raptors maintained control to secure the win, opening a five-game road trip on a high note.
- RJ Barrett contributed 19 points for Toronto.
- Immanuel Quickley added 18 points.
- Scottie Barnes recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds.
For Atlanta, Jalen Johnson led with 21 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 20, and Kristaps Porziņģis added 17. The Hawks played without All-Star guard Trae Young, sidelined by a right MCL sprain. Atlanta’s record in NBA Cup play is now 1–1.
“Toronto took the lead at 82–81 on Scottie Barnes' layup midway through the fourth,” the game report noted.
Toronto started the season with a win in Atlanta, suffered a four-game losing streak, and now looks to build on this renewed momentum.
Up Next
- Raptors: Visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
- Hawks: Host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
Author’s Summary: Toronto overturned a 13-point deficit to beat Atlanta 109-97, securing their second straight NBA Cup win as Ingram led with 20 points and Barnes delivered a decisive double-double.