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Atlanta Hawks Set to Soar at Scotiabank Arena Against Toronto Raptors

As the Atlanta Hawks prepare to face off against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, fans are eager to see if the team can turn their recent performance trends into a victory on foreign ground. The Hawks have shown a pattern of high-scoring games but have struggled with consistency, as seen in their last three matchups.


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In their most recent game against the Denver Nuggets, despite a strong offensive showing that led them to score 122 points, defensive lapses allowed 129 points against them. This was an improvement from their previous game where they scored 114 points but allowed 125 against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, it's worth noting that in both these games, the Hawks demonstrated an ability to put up significant numbers in terms of bench scoring and second-chance points.


The matchup before that saw a closer contest with only one point separating them from victory against the Brooklyn Nets. The Hawks managed to keep pace throughout this nail-biter and showed resilience by maintaining a lead for nearly half of the game's duration.


One area where Atlanta has excelled is free throw accuracy; they've consistently shot over ninety percent from the line across these games. Additionally, they've been able to capitalize on turnovers by converting them into valuable points on several occasions.


However, as we look ahead to their encounter with Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, it will be crucial for Atlanta to tighten up defensively while maintaining their offensive efficiency if they hope for success away from home.


Fans can catch this exciting NBA action live on December 14th at 00:30 AM UTC or tune in via SportsNet internationally or BSSE channel 649 for local coverage.

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