Game Thread: Raptors vs. Hawks updates, TV info, and more

The Toronto Raptors have a remarkable sense of timing, at least when it comes to health.

With the whole gang back together for almost two weeks now, the Raptors have seen their rotation return to form at precisely the same time as a soft spot in the schedule. It smelled of extended win streak once you saw Pascal Siakam back to elite form — now, here we are at seven games heading into tonight.

Another winnable game is on the menu at Scotiabank Arena, as Toronto faces the 10-win Hawks for the second time in eight days. As good as it looks on paper, though, there is reason for the Raptors to stay motivated. Last time out, they nearly blew a 16-point lead in three minutes flat, as the bench coughed the ball up repeatedly and watch Trae Young shoot free throws over and over again.

There’s also some personnel differences around the edges tonight. Both Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Patrick McCaw are confirmed to be out tonight — the former with a twisted ankle from Sunday against the Spurs and the latter with a nose fracture.

From the mouth of Mr. Murphy:

So, with games against Cleveland and Detroit to round out the week, can the Raptors keep bouncing teams under .500 and extend this win streak to nine? Let’s watch... after the game details, of course.

Where to Watch

TSN, 7:30 PM ET

Lineups

Toronto — Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol

Atlanta — Trae Young, Kevin Huerter, Cam Reddish, De’Andre Hunter, John Collins

Injuries

Toronto — Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (out - ankle), Patrick McCaw (out - nose), Dewan Hernandez (out - ankle)

Atlanta — Bruno Fernando (doubtful - calf), DeAndre’ Bembry (out - hand), Alex Len (out - hip), Chandler Parsons (out - concussion), Jabari Parker (out - shoulder)