The Charlotte Hornets are in an even bigger deficit against the Toronto Raptors. The Hornets entered the contest as home underdogs and find themselves in a double-digit hole in the second quarter. They’ll have to mount a comeback without one of their leading scorers after Gordon Hayward was forced to leave the contest with an ankle injury.
Eric Smith confirmed that Hayward would not return.
Ankle sprain does Hayward … won't return for CHA
Hayward went 1-for-3 from the field in six minutes of action against the Raps, pulling down one rebound.