Hornets Secure First Home Win Against Raptors

The Charlotte Hornets secured a thrilling 138-133 victory over the Toronto Raptors, marking their first home win of the season, with Tre Mann and Cody Martin leading the bench with 27 and 25 points, respectively. Charlotte's Nick Richards also delivered a standout performance with 24 points and 14 rebounds, helping the Hornets regain momentum after losing a 23-point lead. LaMelo Ball added 19 points and played a key role in a decisive 12-0 run that helped Charlotte retake control in the third quarter. Despite Toronto's RJ Barrett scoring 31 points and Gradey Dick adding a career-high 30, the Raptors struggled without Scottie Barnes, who is sidelined with an orbital fracture. The Hornets demonstrated resilience as they overcame a late-game comeback attempt by Toronto, who briefly led in the third quarter. Up next, the Raptors will face the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Hornets prepare for back-to-back games against the Boston Celtics.