The Toronto Raptors secured their season-high third consecutive victory by defeating the Atlanta Hawks 117-94 on Saturday night. Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Chris Boucher spearheaded Toronto’s offense, combining for 70 points in a dominant team performance.
Barnes led the way with a double-double, recording 24 points and 11 rebounds. Barrett and Boucher each contributed 23 points, showcasing their scoring efficiency as Toronto (13-32) swept the two-game series in Atlanta. The Raptors also defeated the Hawks 122-119 on Thursday night.
Vit Krejci was Atlanta’s top scorer, finishing with 20 points on 6-for-13 shooting, including six three-pointers. Trae Young, the league’s assist leader, struggled to facilitate the Hawks’ offense early, recording his first assist in the fourth quarter and ending the game with 16 points and four assists.
Toronto overcame a slow first quarter, where they trailed 27-22, by shooting 54% from the field in the second and third quarters. The Raptors hit 50% of their three-point attempts during that stretch, creating separation on the scoreboard.
In addition to their shooting accuracy, the Raptors dominated the glass, finishing with a 51-43 advantage in rebounds. Barnes led all players with 12 boards, while Jakob Poeltl chipped in nine rebounds alongside his nine points.
For Atlanta (22-23), injuries continued to hinder their depth. Jalen Johnson missed the game with a left shoulder injury sustained on Thursday, while De’Andre Hunter sat out with an illness. Rookie Zaccharie Risacher also remained sidelined with a left adductor strain.
Despite the absences, Onyeka Okongwu provided solid minutes for the Hawks, scoring 19 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Dyson Daniels added 13 points and six assists, but Atlanta struggled to find offensive consistency, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 29.7% from beyond the arc.
The Raptors bench delivered a strong performance, with Boucher scoring 23 points on 7-for-10 shooting and Bruce Brown contributing eight points and five rebounds. Toronto’s reserves combined for 47 points, outpacing Atlanta’s bench, which managed only 22 points.
Toronto’s defensive efforts also played a key role, forcing 22 turnovers and scoring 26 points off Atlanta’s mistakes. Barnes’ all-around play included seven assists, four steals, and two blocks, further emphasizing his impact on both ends of the floor.