On December 16, the NBA regular season staged such a wonderful matchup, the Hawks challenged the Raptors on the road. After four quarters of fierce battle, the Hawks defeated their opponents 125-104, successfully halted the decline of five consecutive defeats, and also avenged the "one-arrow revenge" lost to the Raptors two days ago.
In this game, a total of 6 players from the Eagles team scored double-doubles, showing the overall strength of the team. The starting five Tigers all scored in double figures, with Trae Young and Capela particularly eye-catching.
Trae Young played 36 minutes and finished with a game-high 38 points on 15-of-29 shooting, 7-of-15 from beyond the three-point line and 1-of-2 from the free throw line, along with five rebounds, 11 assists and one steal. Despite 8 turnovers, the plus/minus is still as high as +14. His on-court performance was flawless, especially in the second half of the game, when he scored 29 points and nearly single-handedly destroyed the Raptors' defense. Trae Young's fiery touch and excellent playmaking skills made the Eagles' offense flow and became the biggest highlight of the game.
And Capela's performance on the inside is just as impressive. He started 35 minutes and finished with 18 points on 9-of-12 shooting and grabbed 15 rebounds, including six from the frontcourt. In addition, 3 blocks were given away, with a plus/minus of up to +20. Capela's dominance on the interior left the Raptors at bay, and his rebounding and defense created plenty of secondary offensive opportunities for the Hawks, another key to the team's victory.
The game was full of ups and downs and full of drama. In the first quarter, the Raptors led 5-0 at one point, but the Hawks quickly launched a counterattack to tie the score and overtake. Capela's advantage on the inside was on full display, scoring 10 points in a single quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Hawks led 30-24. Heading into the second quarter, the Raptors tried to close the gap, but the Hawks maintained their lead. The Hawks' Bogdanovic had a strong performance in the quarter, scoring 13 points, including two three-pointers. At halftime, the Hawks led 59-49.
Yibian fought again, and the two sides fought extremely close in the third quarter. The Raptors' Barnes had another excellent performance, scoring 10 points. At the same time, the Eagles' Yang also showed superstar demeanor, scoring 16 points. At the end of the quarter, the Hawks led 87-78. And going into the crucial fourth quarter, the Raptors tried to close the gap again, but the Hawks were always able to respond in a timely manner. In this quarter, the Eagles' Young came out of his way again, scoring 13 points. In the end, the game ended with the Hawks winning the game 125-104.
The win was undoubtedly a timely rain for the Eagles. After five straight defeats, they desperately need a win to boost their morale, and this big win just breathed new energy into them. The outstanding performances of Trae Young and Capela have given people a glimpse of the potential and hope of this team.