Raptors Triumph over Depleted Hornets in NBA Clash

Pascal Siakam and Gary Trent Jr. shine as Toronto capitalizes on Charlotte's missing starters, including Miles Bridges due to legal issues.

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-99, with Pascal Siakam scoring 27 points and Gary Trent Jr. achieving season highs of 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The Hornets were missing four starters, including Miles Bridges who was denied entrance to Canada due to past legal issues.
Other absent Hornets starters were LaMelo Ball (right ankle injury), Gordon Hayward (illness), and Mark Williams (back injury), along with key reserve Cody Martin (left knee injury).
The Hornets have now lost five consecutive games, while the Raptors' Scottie Barnes matched his career high with 17 rebounds.
The Hornets are set to visit Indiana on Wednesday night, while the Raptors will host Denver.