Hornets Edge Raptors 119-116 Despite Barnes' Triple-Double

Gordon Hayward's 24 points lead Hornets to victory, while Raptors' comeback falls short despite Scottie Barnes' standout performance.

Gordon Hayward led the Charlotte Hornets with 24 points in a 119-116 victory against the Toronto Raptors.
Scottie Barnes of the Raptors achieved a triple-double with 31 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds but missed a crucial late free throw.
The Hornets shot 55.7% from the field and 52% from beyond the 3-point arc, making 18 of 20 free throws.
The Raptors, despite trailing by 13 points at the start of the fourth quarter, rallied to take a five-point lead, only to lose it down the stretch.
Both teams entered the game having lost four of their previous five games.