The Atlanta Hawks travel to Toronto on Monday, January 5, for a 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff at Scotiabank Arena. Atlanta holds a 17-20 record and enters on a one-game losing streak following a 117-134 defeat to the Raptors on January 3.
Toronto sits at 21-15 and comes off a one-game winning streak, having beaten Atlanta in their last matchup. The teams have met four times this season, with Toronto winning all previous contests.
Atlanta faces several absences as N’Faly Dante (right ACL) and Trae Young (right quad contusion) are out. Luke Kennard is questionable with back soreness, while RayJ Dennis, Nikola Djurisic, and Malik Williams are all listed as doubtful.
Toronto will be without Jakob Poeltl due to a lower back strain. Chucky Hepburn and Alijah Martin are also out while competing in the G League two-way system. The Raptors’ core remains largely healthy aside from these losses.
Jalen Johnson leads Atlanta with 24.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker averages 20.7 points and 3.2 assists, while Onyeka Okongwu adds 16.2 points and 7.7 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis contributes 17.9 points with 5.5 rebounds in limited action.
Toronto counters with Brandon Ingram posting 22.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Scottie Barnes adds 19.1 points and 8.6 rebounds, and RJ Barrett averages 19.4 points and 5.0 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley contributes 16.2 points with 6.3 assists, providing depth across the backcourt.
