Toronto Raptors (24-23, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (24-25, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST
LINE: Hawks -3; over/under is 218.5
BOTTOM LINE: Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks square off against the Toronto Raptors. Young is fourth in the league averaging 27.7 points per game.
The Hawks are 14-15 in conference matchups. Atlanta ranks third in the Eastern Conference shooting 37.4% from deep, led by Jalen Johnson shooting 42.9% from 3-point range.
The Raptors are 16-14 in conference matchups. Toronto is fifth in the league scoring 15.4 fast break points per game led by OG Anunoby averaging 3.1.
TOP PERFORMERS: Clint Capela is averaging 11.4 points and 12.4 rebounds for the Hawks. Young is averaging 26.7 points over the last 10 games for Atlanta.
Pascal Siakam is averaging 21 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Raptors. Fred VanVleet is averaging 4.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Toronto.
LAST 10 GAMES: Hawks: 7-3, averaging 115.3 points, 40.4 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.8 points per game.
Raptors: 4-6, averaging 105.0 points, 44.4 rebounds, 22.2 assists, 9.7 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.7 points.
INJURIES: Hawks: None listed.
Raptors: Khem Birch: out (nose), Goran Dragic: out (personal).
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