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The Toronto Raptors got crucial stops from Jakob Poeltl late to pull an upset victory over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday

The Toronto Raptors might be catching the Atlanta Hawks at just the right time. Atlanta will be on the second night of a back-to-back, coming off a 10-point loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Hawks enter Thursday’s game against Toronto with a lengthy injury report,

Scottie Barnes had 25 points, including a key basket in the final minute, and the Toronto Raptors picked up their second road win of the season with a 122-119 victory over the Hawks on Thursday.

RJ Barrett sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer to put Toronto ahead for good with 2:51 remaining, and the visiting Raptors defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-119 on Thursday.

The Hawks have lost two in a row losing most recently Wednesday at home to Detroit, 114-104. Dyson Daniels scored 20 in the loss. Toronto knocked off the Orlando Magic 109-93. RJ Barrett scored 19 in the defeat.

Analyzing Thursday’s Toronto Raptors at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Raptors came into the match with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

The Hawks have gone 15-10 against Eastern Conference teams. Atlanta ranks third in the league with 29.4 assists per game led by Trae Young averaging 11.7. The Raptors have gone 8-21 against Eastern Conference opponents.

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine make the case for their Western Conference All-Star starters headlined by Victor Wembanyama. The Rockets held on for one of the least likely wins of the season after what looked like a disastrous finish.