2023-12-16 05:58:29
The Toronto Raptors suffered a defeat in their second duel with the Atlanta Hawks within 48 hours in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Friday (local time). Wednesday’s 135:128 was followed by a 104:125. The Viennese Jakob Pöltl scored 15 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a block in 25:20 minutes of action.
The Canadians suffered their 15th defeat in the 25th game of the season. “We had problems in defense and rebounding,” said Pöltl. The Raptors fell behind by double digits for the first time shortly before halftime. A comeback after the break was not possible, among other things, because Trae Young turned up the heat for the guests and scored 29 of his 38 points in the second 24 minutes of the game. Toronto’s best thrower was Scottie Barnes with 23 points.
On Monday Pöltl and colleagues face the Charlotte Hornets and thus also seek revenge for the 116:119 away ten days earlier.
In a top game in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics won 128:111 against the Orlando Magic. Jayson Tatum scored 30 points. With 19:5 victories, Boston is currently the sole NBA leader. The San Antonio Spurs surprised the Los Angeles Lakers and ended their 18-game losing streak with a score of 129:115. Devin Vassell scored 36 points for Pöltl’s former club. Victor Wembanyama scored double figures with 13 points and 15 rebounds. LeBron James scored 23 points for the Lakers and added 14 assists.
NBA result from Friday: Toronto Raptors (15 points, 8 rebounds in 25:20 minutes by Jakob Pöltl) – Atlanta Hawks 104:125.
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