After earning a thrilling triple-overtime win over the Heat on Saturday, the Raptors are back in action on Monday when they pay a visit to the streaking Hawks.
The Raptors starters took on a heavy workload Saturday, with each member of the starting unit seeing over 53 minutes of action. Pascal Siakam, who finished with 21 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, four steals and four blocks played a game-high 56 minutes and 31 seconds, but everyone else wasn't too far behind:
- Scottie Barnes: 56 minutes, 20 seconds
- OG Anunoby: 55 minutes, 49 seconds
- Gary Trent Jr.: 55 minutes, 39 seconds
- Fred VanVleet: 53 minutes, 31 seconds
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After having less than 48 hours to recover, this starting unit will be tested with another tough task as they take on the Hawks, winners of seven straight.
Led by All-Star starter Trae Young, Atlanta has surged back into the playoffs with its recent hot streak. Over the course of this impressive stretch, the Hawks have earned wins over the Bucks, Heat, Hornets, Celtics and, most recently, the Lakers.
In Sunday's win over LA, Young finished with 36 points and 12 assists to move the Hawks into the East's Play-In picture and right on the heels of the Raptors.
| Team | W | L | Win% | Streak | |
| 6 | Brooklyn Nets | 29 | 20 | .592 | L4 |
| 7 | Charlotte Hornets | 28 | 23 | .549 | L1 |
| 8 | Toronto Raptors | 24 | 23 | .511 | W1 |
| 9 | Boston Celtics | 26 | 25 | .510 | W1 |
| 10 | Atlanta Hawks | 24 | 25 | .490 | W7 |
| 11 | Washington Wizards | 23 | 26 | .469 | L5 |
Monday night's game is the first of two meetings between the teams this week, as the Hawks will pay a visit to Scotiabank Arena on Friday. The Play-In picture could have a much different look by the week's end.
The matchup between a two-time All-Star in Young and a potential first-time All-Star in VanVleet will be the headliner, but frontcourt battles will be worth keeping an eye on, as Anunoby, Barnes, Siakam and Precious Achiuwa will have their hands full with Clint Capela, John Collins and Onyeka Okongwu.
After Toronto's bench combined to score just nine points on Saturday, Nurse will look to get a bit more from his reserves.
Bench contributions could be the key in this one.
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What channel is Raptors vs. Hawks on?
- TV channel: Sportsnet One (Canada), Bally Sports Southeast and NBA League Pass (United States)
- Radio: TSN 1050
Raptors vs. Hawks will be televised on SN One in Canada. In the Hawks' region, it will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast. Outside of the Hawks' region in the United States, the game can be streamed on NBA League Pass.
What time does Raptors vs. Heat start?
- Date: Monday, Jan. 31
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Raptors vs. Hawks will tip-off shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Raptors vs. Hawks injury report
(As of 7:30 a.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 31.)
| Team | Player | Status | Reason |
| Raptors | Khem Birch | Out | Nose fracture |
| Goran Dragic | Out | Not with team | |
| Isaac Bonga | Out | G League - On Assignment | |
| David Johnson | Out | G League - Two-Way | |
| Hawks | NOT YET SUBMITTED |
Raptors next five games
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Location |
| Jan. 31 | at Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | State Farm Arena |
| Feb. 1 | vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | Scotiabank Arena |
| Feb. 3 | vs. Bulls | 7:30 p.m. | Scotiabank Arena |
| Feb. 4 | vs. Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | Scotiabank Arena |
| Feb. 7 | at Hornets | 7:00 p.m. | Spectrum Center |
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