Raptors Face Hornets, Target 10th Consecutive Win

The Toronto Raptors are set to face the Charlotte Hornets in an eagerly anticipated matchup. This game will take place Saturday evening at 6 PM ET, with coverage available on TSN4, TSN.ca, and the TSN App. Toronto is looking to extend its impressive nine-game winning streak, while Charlotte hopes to turn its season around.

Current Standings

As of now, the Raptors hold a strong record of 14 wins and 5 losses, placing them second in the Eastern Conference. In contrast, the Hornets are struggling with a record of 5 wins and 14 losses, which leaves them at the 12th spot in the same conference.

Previous Encounter

These two teams have met once before this season, with the Raptors narrowly winning 110-108 on November 18. Brandon Ingram was a standout player in that game, scoring 27 points, contributing significantly to the Raptors’ victory.

Team Performance

The Toronto Raptors have an impressive conference record of 13-2. They are shooting 37% from beyond the arc, ranking sixth in the Eastern Conference. Their overall shooting percentage stands at 49.6%.

On the other hand, the Hornets have a conference record of 4-9. They average 14.2 made three-pointers per game, which is 2.3 more than the 11.9 the Raptors allow. The Hornets’ overall shooting percentage is 44.3% from the field.

Top Performers

• Raptors:
  • Brandon Ingram: Averaging 26.0 points and 8.0 rebounds over the last 10 games.
  • Immanuel Quickley: Averaging 15.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.
• Hornets:
  • Kon Knueppel: Shooting 46.9% and averaging 18.3 points.
  • Brandon Miller: Averaging 27.0 points in the last 10 games.

Recent Performance

In their last ten games, the Raptors excelled with a 9-1 record. They averaged 119.1 points, 43.0 rebounds, and 29.6 assists per game while allowing 109.6 points to opponents.

The Hornets, however, have faced difficulties, recording a 2-8 record. They averaged 112.8 points, 42.6 rebounds, and 24.9 assists in their last ten games, while allowing 120.3 points on average.

Injury Updates

• Hornets:
  • Grant Williams: Day-to-day due to ACL issues.
  • Pat Connaughton: Day-to-day with a calf problem.
  • Josh Green: Day-to-day with a shoulder injury.
• Raptors:
  • RJ Barrett: Out with a knee injury.

This matchup between the Raptors and Hornets promises excitement as Toronto aims for its 10th consecutive win. Fans are looking forward to another thrilling contest between these two teams.