Pascal Siakam had 24 points (16 in the paint) and 12 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-113.
The Raptors took control with a 28-8 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 22.
Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 32 points (14 in the third quarter) with 5 3-pointers, and OG Anunoby added 24 points. The Raptors had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball had 25 points and 7 assists, and Miles Bridges added 22 points on 6 for 10 shooting.
The Raptors shot 52.4% from the field and 47.1% from 3 to the Hornets’ 48.8% and 32.3%.