Trae Young delivered a stellar performance with 34 points and 10 assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a significant victory over the Toronto Raptors, 136-107, on Sunday. The Hawks continued their winning streak, securing their fourth consecutive win, while the Raptors faced their 10th straight defeat. Young’s efficiency allowed him to rest for much of the game as both teams pulled their starters in a matchup clearly dominated by Atlanta.
De’Andre Hunter made a strong impact off Atlanta’s bench, contributing 22 points, while Clint Capela secured a double-double with 13 rebounds and 11 points. Toronto’s Scottie Barnes managed 19 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, but it wasn’t enough to uplift the struggling Raptors. RJ Barrett added 17 points, along with six rebounds and four assists.
The Raptors did see the return of Jakob Poeltl to their lineup after a groin strain kept him sidelined for four games. He managed to score 13 points and grab six rebounds. Veteran forward Bruce Brown also made his season debut for Atlanta after summer knee surgery, adding 12 points and three rebounds off the bench.
Throughout the game, Atlanta excelled in several areas, boasting 30 fast-break points compared to Toronto’s 10 and outscoring their bench 57 to 49. The Raptors struggled particularly with turnovers, committing 31 that led to 30 points for the Hawks, which compounded their poor three-point shooting night as they hit only 29.2% of their attempts from distance.
Toronto will look to turn things around as they travel to face the NBA champion Boston Celtics next. Meanwhile, Atlanta is set to continue their road games against the Denver Nuggets.
