"Raptors Outlook Record: 22-15 | 4th in Eastern ConferenceOffensive Rating: 114.0 (19th) | Defensive Rating: 111.8 (4th) | Net Rating: +2.1 (11th) Charlotte is an extremely weak defensive team, with injuries to an already subpar center position. Their point-of-attack defense is also compromised as it is led by LaMelo Ball, a notoriously poor defender, and Kon Knueppel who is also not a standout defender."
"Charlotte is not a big team, so Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles should have no problem on the glass with them. Barnes should also have a favorable matchup throughout the game, with his likely matchup being Miles Bridges, who does not have the size and ability to contain Barnes on defense. Offense will be the last of Toronto's worries tonight, they can attack Charlotte all over the floor, and they will contend for many second chances as well, despite not having a true center in."
"Charlotte is riding high coming into this game, as in their last game they dominated the defending champion OKC Thunder, and ran them off the floor. Charlotte is dangerous because they are a team with multiple players who can put the ball on the floor, attack the rim, and shoot. Led by Ball, he is a maestro who can heat up from outside in a moment, and punish any defe"
Toronto enters Charlotte on a two-game win streak with a strong chance to extend it to three. The Raptors are 22-15 with a 114.0 offensive rating, 111.8 defensive rating, and a +2.1 net rating. Charlotte sits 13-23 with a solid offensive rating but a weak defense and injuries at the center position. LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel offer limited defense at the point of attack. Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles should control the glass, and Barnes has a favorable matchup against Miles Bridges. Toronto can attack the Hornets across the floor and generate second-chance opportunities despite lacking a true center. Charlotte’s recent dominant win over OKC and multi-skilled young players make them capable of an upset when LaMelo heats up.
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