"The record says 4-0 but it really doesn't feel like an undefeated week. It all started when they barely squeaked out a win against the Charlotte Hornets, relying on clutch plays from Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, and RJ Barrett to steal the win, and then to close the week out it was looking dicey with the Brooklyn Nets before the Raptors pulled away in the closing minutes."
"The real story of this game began with about 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter, when Ingram showcased exactly why he was brought to the team. With the clock winding down, Ingram got the ball and tried to go to work, but Charlotte wasn't going to allow him to beat them. They quickly sent a double team his way, and Ingram maneouevered his way around it, for a second it looked like he may throw up the shot anyway, but then a timely cut from Barrett saw him wide open in the middle of the paint and he put the layup in to take a 110-108 lead with 18 seconds to go."
The Raptors finished the week 4-0 but several wins were narrowly decided. Toronto edged the Charlotte Hornets 110-108 after a late layup, with Brandon Ingram creating clutch opportunities and RJ Barrett converting a timely cut. Rookie Kon Knueppel scored 24 points and hit four triples while Toronto’s offense flowed but the defense struggled at times. The Raptors also notched wins over the 76ers and Wizards and pulled away late against the Brooklyn Nets. Toronto clinched East Group A in the NBA Cup and advanced to the quarterfinals.
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