Raptors Set Franchise Record in Blowout Win vs. Hawks
The Toronto Raptors debuted their new look with a convincing win against Eastern Conference rival, the Atlanta Hawks, setting a franchise record for points in a season opener with a 138-118 victory.
The team's performance was a pleasant surprise, given their bottom-seven finish in points per game last season. They raced out to 36 points by the end of the opening quarter, with 16 points scored before the 7:30 mark.
Key players Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes led the charge, attacking the paint and setting the tone for the game.
The Raptors staked their claim as an early emerging threat in the Eastern Conference.
Author's summary: Raptors set franchise record in win.