Barrett’s Late Layup Seals Raptors’ Fourth Straight Win Against Hornets

Toronto’s victory over Charlotte on Monday night underscored the Raptors’ momentum this season. With a final score of 110-108, the Raptors have now secured their fourth consecutive win. Key performances from several players highlighted the match.

Game Highlights

Brandon Ingram was the standout performer, scoring 27 points for Toronto. Immanuel Quickley contributed significantly with his first double-double of the season, tallying 15 points and a season-high 10 rebounds.

Notable Contributions

• Kon Knueppel led Charlotte with 24 points.
• LaMelo Ball added 20 points and eight assists.
• Scottie Barnes also made a mark, scoring 16 points for the Raptors.
• Both RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl contributed with 16 and 13 points, respectively.
• Gradey Dick scored 10 points off the bench.

Critical Moments

The game was tightly contested throughout. Miles Bridges put the Hornets ahead 108-106 with a three-pointer in the final moments. However, Scottie Barnes quickly responded with a powerful dunk to tie the game.

The decisive moment came from RJ Barrett, who executed a game-winning layup with just 18.4 seconds left after a well-timed give-and-go play initiated by Quickley and Ingram. Barnes sealed the victory with a crucial block on Collin Sexton’s shot attempt as time expired.

Statistical Insights

Both teams faced challenges, particularly with turnovers. Charlotte struggled in the second quarter, having seven turnovers against only eight made field goals. Overall, Toronto allowed 17 points from 17 turnovers, while Charlotte allowed seven points from 16 turnovers.

Looking Ahead

Next, the Charlotte Hornets will face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The Toronto Raptors are set to travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers on Tuesday.

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