Raptors Rally to Beat Hawks 109-97 for Second Straight NBA Cup Win
The Toronto Raptors overcame a 13-point deficit in the second quarter to secure a 109-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. This marked the Raptors' second consecutive NBA Cup win and their fourth overall.
Key Moments and Performances
- Scottie Barnes gave Toronto the lead at 82-81 with a layup midway through the fourth quarter.
- Immanuel Quickley contributed a crucial 3-pointer to extend the lead to 85-81.
- RJ Barrett scored 19 points for the Raptors.
Top Players
- Brandon Ingram led Toronto with 20 points.
- Immanuel Quickley added 18 points.
- Scottie Barnes finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
- For Atlanta, Jalen Johnson scored 21 points despite the absence of All-Star guard Trae Young due to a sprained right MCL.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker also contributed 20 points for the Hawks.
- Kristaps Porziņgis added 17 points.
Team Records and Upcoming Games
Atlanta holds a 1-1 record in NBA Cup play. Toronto started the season with a win in Atlanta but then dropped four consecutive games before this current winning streak.
- Next for Raptors: Game at Philadelphia on Saturday night.
- Next for Hawks: Hosting the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
“Brandon Ingram scored 20 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 on Friday night for their second straight NBA Cup victory and fourth overall.”
Author’s summary: The Raptors staged a strong comeback to defeat the Hawks 109-97, marking their second straight NBA Cup win despite Atlanta missing key player Trae Young.
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AccessWdun — 2025-11-08