Raptors and Hawks Square Off at Scotiabank Arena

As the Toronto Raptors prepare to welcome the Atlanta Hawks to Scotiabank Arena, fans are anticipating an exciting matchup. The Raptors have shown a trend of high-scoring games in their recent performances, which could spell an action-packed evening.

In their last game against the Hawks, the Raptors secured a victory with 135 points over Atlanta's 128. This win was characterized by impressive shooting accuracy from both inside and beyond the arc, with a field goal percentage of 58 and three-point shooting at 53 percent. The team also demonstrated strong playmaking abilities with 39 assists and capitalized on fast-break opportunities by scoring 26 points in transition.

However, consistency has been challenging for Toronto; they suffered a narrow defeat against Charlotte Hornets despite scoring heavily in paint with 74 points. Their defensive efforts will need tightening as they allowed the Hornets to score 119 points.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Toronto to leverage their home-court advantage at Scotiabank Arena. With recent games showing potent offensive capabilities but fluctuating defensive performance, fans should expect another high-scoring affair but will hope for improved defense to secure a win against Atlanta.

The Raptors' ability to maintain their offensive efficiency while addressing defensive lapses could be key in this encounter. As both teams have had struggles this season, it's likely that this game could be pivotal for building momentum moving forward.

Fans can catch all the action on December 16th at half-past midnight UTC at Scotiabank Arena or tune into TSN for coverage of what promises to be an engaging contest between these two Eastern Conference rivals.