The Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets 120-100.
The Raptors led by as many as 24, pulling away with a 29-9 run in the second quarter.
Pascal Siakam had 22 points (14 in the paint) and 14 rebounds. Chris Boucher added 21 points (9 in the second quarter) on 6 for 8 shooting off the bench. Will Barton added 20 points with 6 3-pointers off the bench, and Fred VanVleet had 16 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. The Raptors had 3 20-point scorers and 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Hornets, Bryce McGowens scored a career-high 20 points, and Nick Richards added 18 points and 11 rebounds on 7 for 9 shooting. Svi Mykhailiuk had 17 points and 7 assists.
The Hornets forced 7 turnovers, about 6 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Raptors outscored the Hornets 55-19 off the bench. The Raptors outscored the Hornets 22-12 in 7 minutes with Barton, Siakam, Boucher, Achiuwa and Barnes on the floor together.