The Toronto Raptors visit the Atlanta Hawks tonight at State Farm Arena in Atlanta to kick off their 2025-26 season.
Toronto arrives looking to establish a defensive identity under coach Darko Rajaković, anchored by a young core of RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and Scottie Barnes.
After a rough first half of the 2024-25 campaign, the Raptors tightened things up post-All-Star break, with the league’s second-best defensive rating over that stretch. They’ll look to continue that momentum as they start afresh tonight and keep up with Atlanta’s high-tempo attack.
The Hawks, led by Trae Young and bolstered by the offseason acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis, come in with elevated expectations. Atlanta will look to dictate tempo from the start, protect home court, and build consistency after several seasons of uneven beginnings.
Predictions
Atlanta’s deeper roster and home-court edge give them the nod, but Toronto’s growth and defensive urgency keep it competitive.
Prediction: Hawks 119, Raptors 113
Injury Report
Toronto Raptors
Collin Murray-Boyles — Out (right forearm strain)
Ja’Kobe Walter — Out (illness)
Atlanta Hawks
No injuries reported.
How to Watch Raptors vs. Hawks
Tip-off for tonight’s Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks game is set for 7:30 PM Eastern at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The game airs live locally on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast in Atlanta and Sportsnet in Toronto.
Fans in the Hawks broadcast market without a FanDuel Sports Network subscription can purchase one on Amazon here.
Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass for free on Amazon Prime Video with a 7-day free trial here.
Amazon also offers a discounted subscription that starts at $12.74 for the first two months (then $16.99/month). The subscription also includes access to NBA TV.
Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month.
Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM Eastern
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, SportsNet
Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)