Overview
- The season series is tied 1-1 after Toronto’s 110-108 home win and Charlotte’s 118-111 overtime comeback on Nov. 29.
- The Raptors anticipate center Jakob Poeltl’s return from back soreness after he sat out Thursday, according to coach Darko Rajakovic.
- The Hornets ruled out Collin Sexton with a quad strain, while Brandon Miller, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Tre Mann are listed as questionable.
- LaMelo Ball is probable with a wrist issue and is coming off 34 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, in Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks.
- Toronto’s eight-game home streak ended in a 123-120 defeat to the Lakers on Rui Hachimura’s buzzer 3, despite Scottie Barnes posting 23-11-9 and strong defense on LeBron James.