The Toronto Raptors didn’t waste much time getting their season rolling.
They took a lead after a quarter on the Atlanta Hawks, pulled away in the third and won the game, 138-118, to open the campaign with a win on Wednesday night in Atlanta.
In the process, the Raptors set a franchise record. This was the largest margin of victory in a season opener in franchise history, according to Sportsnet.
The Raptors had seven players score in double figures in the process.
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RJ Barrett led the way with 25 points to go with eight rebounds and five assists while shooting 9-for-12 from the floor.
Scottie Barnes scored 22 on 9-for-14 shooting with six rebounds and nine assists.
Off the bench, Gradey Dick contributed a rapid-fire 21 points.
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Brandon Ingram dropped 16 points in his Raptors debut, also grabbing nine rebounds.
Jakob Poeltl was an uber-efficient 7-of-8 for a total of 14 points
Immanuel Quickly rounded out the double-figure scorers in the starting lineup with 13 points, to go with 8 assists.
And off the bench, Jamal Shead worked his way to 10 points.
It’s quite the group, and quite the result. The Raptors will be hoping they’re not a one-tricky pony and can run this back.
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