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Hot shooting night lifts Raptors to 132-120 victory over Charlotte Hornets

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors finally rediscovered their long-range shooting — and it led to a victory on Tuesday.

Pascal Siakam scored 28 points while O.G. Anunoby matched his career-high of six three-pointers on a 22-point night and the Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 for their second consecutive win.

Gary Trent Jr. had 24 points, while Precious Achiuwa had 13, Chris Boucher chipped in with 12, and Fred VanVleet scored 11 for Toronto (18-23).

The Raptors, who entered the game 29th in the league in three-point shooting — Charlotte is last — shot a season-high 20 three-pointers, and were just shy of their season's best three-point percentage (45.