Finally, the 2014-15 season is here for the Atlanta Hawks.
After a few games last night, the majority of the NBA is in action tonight with the Hawks starting their season with a road trip to take on the Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors should be a real challenge for the Hawks tonight as they return the majority of their team from last season — a team that set a franchise mark in wins, with 48. Bringing back point guardKyle Lowrywas the biggest move of the offseason for them, as Lowry was fielding offers from a variety of different teams. Last season, Lowry led the team with a 20.2 PER while scoring 17.9 points per game and dishing out 7.4 assists per game.
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Alongside Lowry is an extremely solid core:DeMar DeRozan,Terrence Ross,Amir JohnsonandJonas Valanciunas.
In addtion, the Raptors will have former Atlanta Hawk Lou Williams available off the bench, which provides an additional storyline. The incentive is surely there for Williams to make an impact with his new team, while sticking it to the Hawks.
Atlanta head coach Mike Budenholzer has a nice group of his own to counter with:Jeff TeagueandKyle Korverin the back court, withDeMarre Carroll,Paul MillsapandAl Horfordrounding out the starting five in the frontcourt. Budenholzerhasn’t said much about his planned rotation, but betweenThabo Sefolosha,Mike Scott,Pero Antic,Elton Brand,Kent Bazemoreand others — there are plenty of quality options.
For more on this year’s Hawks team, you cancheck out our full preview if you haven’t already. In the meantime, feel free to sound off in the comments about this match-up and the start of the NBA season!
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Date:October 29, 2014
Tip-Off Time:7:30 p.m.
TV Channel:SportSouth, NBA League Pass ($)
Radio:92.9 The Game (Local in Atlanta), Atlanta Hawks RadioNetwork Affiliates
Live Stream:League Pass Broadband
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