The Toronto Raptors (10-14) displayed a formidable offensive performance as Pascal Siakam’s 33 points and Scottie Barnes’ double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds propelled them to a 135-128 victory over the struggling Atlanta Hawks (9-14), ending the Raptors’ four-game losing streak.
In a stellar team effort, O.G. Anunoby added 22 points for the Raptors in the first game of a two-game home series against the Hawks.
Former Hawks guard Dennis Schroder marked a career milestone, surpassing 10,000 career points, with a 17-point contribution, while Jakob Poeltl notched 15 points and matched a season-high 13 rebounds.
Despite Trae Young’s outstanding 35-point performance and a season-high 17 assists, the Hawks’ struggles persisted, extending their losing streak to five games. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Dejounte Murray each scored 20 points for Atlanta.
