The Atlanta Hawks (17-20) returned from the All-Star Break with an important Eastern Conference matchup against the Toronto Raptors (17-20) on Thursday evening. The Raptors entered in the No. 8 spot in the East standings going into the second “half” of this COVID-shortened season; Atlanta entered at No. 11.
The Raptors were missing a host of players, including OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Malachi Flynn, and Patrick McCaw. This required the Raptors to start former Hawks guard DeAndre’ Bembry. The Hawks listed Cam Reddish, De’Andre Hunter, and Kris Dunn on the injury report for tonight’s game.
The Hawks managed to steal a win in this roller-coaster game against the depleted Raptors.