The Toronto Raptors went into the fourth quarter of their game against the Hawks in Atlanta on Saturday with a seven-point lead but failed to maintain that priority, eventually retiring 124-122 in overtime.

Worse, the visitors led 109-101 with just over two minutes remaining in regulation, but the crowd favorite scored 10 of the next 12 points to force overtime.

Trae Young acted like a bastard against the only Canadian team in the NBA, amassing 33 points and setting the table for 12 baskets from his teammates. De’Andre Hunter and Clint Capela were good helpers, first with 22 points, second with an 18-point double-double and 14 rebounds.

For their part, the Raptors were still missing some of their key players, including Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr. and Quebec’s Chris Boucher.

Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby took over offensively with 28 and 27 points respectively. Barnes even came close to hitting a triple-double, adding 11 rebounds and nine assists.

Due to the many failures, Montreal’s Khem Birch was down for 3 min 36 s. He only collected one rebound.

The Raptors will return north of the Canada-US border to face the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.

Difficult day at work for Mathurin

At Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Quebecer Bennedict Mathurin had a tough day with a meager 12-point harvest, but the Indiana Pacers still won 114-113 against the Orlando Magic.

The Lily Leaf representative blocked four of his 12 shot attempts, including two of seven from downtown, as well as his two free throws. He also added four rebounds and an assist.

Teammate Tyrese Haliburton was the most productive with 22 points and 14 assists. He was helped by Myles Turner’s 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Three Magic players have broken the 20-point mark: Franz Wagner (29), Bol Bol (22), and Mo Bamba (21).