The Charlotte Hornets came from behind to beat the Toronto Raptors for the second time in less than a week, this time convincingly. Both teams got exactly one possession before the game was delayed about 20 minutes because some strobe lights couldn’t stop strobing.
Rookie Kon Knueppel had 21 points and seven assists Friday night and the visiting Charlotte Hornets defeated the Toronto Raptors 111-86. Tidjane Salaun added a career-best 21 points -- 13 in the fourth quarter -- and Miles Bridges had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Hornets, who completed a 1-2 road trip.
After two straight disappointing losses, the Charlotte Hornets were set to match up with the 15-8 Toronto Raptors who were coming off losses in 3 of their last 4.
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The Charlotte Hornets still seem far from contending for the NBA playoffs, entering Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors with a 6–16 record. After making multiple moves in the offseason, it has not translated into team success and there have not been many bright spots.
Something was off tonight in the Charlotte Hornets vs the Toronto Raptors game in Scotiabank Arena tonight, and it caught attention immediately. What was supposed to be a clash between LaMelo Ball and Scottie Barnes’ squads ended up being heavily delayed.
With the season series tied at a game a piece, the Charlotte Hornets and the Toronto Raptors are set for the rubber match tonight in Scotia Bank Arena.
Despite public pushback from Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo's days as a Buck appear numbered. ESPN's Shams Charania reported this week that Giannis and his agent have begun discussions with Milwaukee's front office about a potential departure.
Alonzo Mourning may be better known for his time with the Miami Heat, but he's one of the most talented players to ever wear the teal and purple of the Charlotte Hornets.
It turned out to be an unexpectedly memorable matchup when the Charlotte Hornets last met the Toronto Raptors on November 29th at Spectrum Center. Admittedly, not for the first three quarters, when it seemed like the highly favored Raptors would take home an easy win.
The Charlotte Hornets are 6-16, and they face an absolutely brutal schedule in December. This season is likely already over, but by the time 2026 rolls around, fans may be looking forward to October and a new season.
The 2025 season has been awful for the Charlotte Hornets. They are 6-16 and do not have much hope of turning things around this season. The rough start has led to a lot of trade speculation about LaMelo Ball and who might be interested in trading for him.
The road's been unkind to the Charlotte Hornets this season; they've only won one game away from home in eleven tries. Wednesday night was the latest defeat on foreign soil for the Bugs, as they fell 119-104 to the New York Knicks.
Christmas might be right around the corner, but there will be no gifts for the Charlotte Hornets in the upcoming weeks. They could certainly use them, currently sitting on a 6-15 record.
Heading into this season, the Charlotte Hornets were hoping to be contending for a playoff spot. At the very least, the play-in seemed to be within reach for the first time in half a decade.
LaMelo Ball had one of his best games of the season and a near triple double, but he didn’t get enough help as the Hornets lost to the Knicks. The Hornets played one of the worst first quarters I’ve seen in quite a while.
The Hornets are preparing to be active once again this trade season, and this time Miles Bridges is expected to be at the center of their discussions. According to Evan Sidery, Charlotte plans to explore potential deals for the forward after nearly moving him at last year’s deadline.
When the Charlotte Hornets hired Charles Lee, expectations were sky-high. Fresh off a championship run as an assistant with the Boston Celtics, Lee’s blend of offensive creativity and defensive discipline was billed as the perfect fit for a franchise desperate for direction.
Former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel have been named the NBA’s October/November Rookies of the Month for the Western and Eastern Conference, respectively.
Miles Bridges scored 10 of his 35 points in overtime and the Charlotte Hornets, after a huge fourth-quarter run, knocked off visiting Toronto 118-111 in overtime on Saturday night, ending the Raptors' nine-game winning streak.