nba Game Recap
Raptors Down Atlanta 119-116 - Match Report
Pascal Siakam poured in 34 points for Toronto on Saturday, as they defeated Atlanta 119-116 at State Farm Arena.
Toronto won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 223.5.
Fred VanVleet had 25 points for Toronto and Norman Powell chipped in with 20 points. Fred VanVleet had 9 assists for the Raptors, while Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Hawks got a 30-point performance from Trae Young, who was supported by 26 points from De'Andre Hunter. Trae Young had 10 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Trae Young grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Atlanta were victorious, as the score was 61-52 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Toronto as they grabbed 42 boards, while Atlanta only had 38
Toronto heads into a battle against the 76ers. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.