Skidding Hawks aim to salvage finale of two-game set vs. Raptors

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The visiting Atlanta Hawks will be out to gain a split of their two-game series with the Toronto Raptors on Friday and end their five-game losing streak.

Toronto halted its own four-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 135-128 victory over Atlanta in the series opener.

The Raptors, not known for their ability to hit from long range, shot 52.9 percent from 3-point range