In their first game back from the All-Star break, the Charlotte Hornets blew the doors off the Toronto Raptors, earning a 125-93 victory. They held Toronto to 61 points through the first three quarters in what was a dominant defensive showing.
The Raptors shot only 44.0 percent from the field and 26.1 percent from deep. Charlotte was playing some of their best defense of the season before the break. Although it didn’t translate into wins because of some shooting struggles, that same defensive pressure showed up on Friday night.
After the contest, James Borrego credited his squad’s constant effort and focus as the main reason behind the win.