Slumping Raptors Look To Get On Track At Home
The Toronto Raptors play host to the Charlotte Hornets at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday evening.

The Raptors (22-38) are coming off back-to-back losses but will be looking to turn things around on the third game of a four-game home stand. They are, 12-18, at home and have dropped five of their last six games in Toronto. Scottie Barnes (hand) was injured in the last game and will remain out for an indefinite period. As a result, RJ Barrett will have an opportunity take a larger role on the offensive end, while he is already averaging 24.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists over the last three outings. Immanuel Quickley is averaging 21.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.6 steals over the last five outings. Kelly Olynyk has also been playing well lately, averaging 10.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals over the last five games.

Meanwhile, the Hornets (15-45) have dropped three in a row and hope to end the slide, as they face the second and final game of a two-game road trip with the opportunity to add to their, 7-23, road record. Miles Brides is leading the team, averaging 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game. Nick Richards averages 10.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. Tre Mann continues to play well, averaging 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals over the last five games. The Hornets continue to manage injury trouble, as Seth Curry (ankle), Cody Martin (ankle) and Brandon Miller (back) are listed as questionable for action, while LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Mark Williams (back) will remain sidelined.
Posted on: 3/2/2024 6:49 AM