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Raptors Edge Hornets 110-108 on RJ Barrett’s Late Layup as Ingram, Barnes Deliver Game-Saving Blocks

The victory extended a four-game streak to reach 9-5, third in the East.

Overview

  • Barrett converted the tiebreaking layup with 18.4 seconds left after an Immanuel Quickley block and a give-and-go with Brandon Ingram created the lane.
  • Brandon Ingram led all scorers with 27 points, punctuated by a poster dunk and a clutch block on rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner in the final seconds.
  • Scottie Barnes finished with 16 points and sealed the win by blocking Collin Sexton at the buzzer, extending his franchise-record streak to 10 games with a block and a steal.
  • Immanuel Quickley logged his first double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds as six Raptors reached double figures, including Jakob Poeltl (13) and Gradey Dick (10).
  • Charlotte dropped to 4-10 despite 24 points from rookie Kon Knueppel and 20 points with eight assists from LaMelo Ball as Toronto’s run reached eight wins in nine games.