With another hard-fought, yet ultimately fake comeback in the books, it’s time for the Toronto Raptors to attempt to regain some footing in the standings versus the Charlotte Hornets. Toronto has fallen to .500 on the season, currently sitting in 9th in the Eastern Conference, two spots behind the Hornets. If the Raptors are going to make a serious push to avoid the play-in tournament, it’s pivotal to win games against the other fringe playoff teams.
The Hornets have been playing well lately, winning seven of their last ten contests despite being thoroughly dismantled by the Chicago Bulls last game.