PREVIEW: The Toronto Raptors bring elite passing efficiency and defensive tenacity to State Farm Arena, ranking first in good passing while forcing numerous turnovers on the opposing side. However, they struggle with three-point volume at just 37.1% of their shot attempts from deep, a concerning trend given their 39.7% accuracy from range. Coming off three consecutive victories , Toronto's greatest weakness remains their low offensive spacing and vulnerability to attacks at the rim on defense. With Brandon Ingram making his regular-season debut following an offseason trade, the Raptors add another dynamic scoring option alongside their existing backcourt threats. Atlanta counters with league-leading spacing on offense and solid rim protection, though their transition defense remains problematic as they allow considerable attacking opportunities inside. The Hawks will be without Trae Young due to a knee injury , forcing them to rely on other facilitators while maintaining their strong turnover discipline and good passing. Toronto has dominated the recent head-to-head series, winning four of the last five meetings , but this matchup will ultimately be decided by tempo, with Atlanta seeking a faster pace while Toronto aims to control the rhythm.