Raptors Uprising GC continued its unbeaten start to the NBA 2K League esports season with a series win over Hawks Talon GC.
It was the first-ever meeting between the two teams, marking a matchup of marquee point guards in the Raptors’ Hailey and the Hawks’ Michael Diaz-Cruz.Hailey was the league’s player of the week in Week 1 this season. Diaz-Cruz was a finalist for the 2019 MVP Award and was named to the league’s all-rookie team.
The Raptors were coming off a best-of-three series victory over Knicks Gaming on Tuesday. The Hawks had defeated the 2019 champion T-Wolves, Grizz Gaming and Pacers after losing their May 5 season opener to Mavs Gaming. The Raptors opened up a 5-0 lead in Game 1 before the Hawks reeled off eight straight points. The Atlanta team led 17-12 at the end of the first.
Diaz-Cruz and Mykel Wilson each had 25 points for the Hawks while Lamb finished with eight points and 19 rebounds.
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