Tasked with replacing 22 points of nightly scoring following an injury to Gordon Hayward, the Hornets had seven players score in double figures and another six players tally at least three assists in Thursday night’s three-point road loss to Toronto. Hayward missed the contest with a left hip strain he suffered one evening earlier against Dallas and his status remains day-to-day heading into tonight’s game. Charlotte shot 48% and 43% from three (third-best in a game this season) in the defeat, and while the efficiency was on point, the team should look to attack the basket more following a season-low 12 free-throw attempts (just 2-of-4 in the second half).
Hornets, Raptors Set for Rematch Down in Tampa
