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Charlotte Hornets Set to Battle Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena

As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to face off against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, fans can anticipate an intriguing matchup. The Hornets have been navigating through a challenging season, with their recent games highlighting both their struggles and their potential.


CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 05: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after being fouled in the third quarter during their game against the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center on November 05, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Looking back at the past few games, the trends for the Hornets have been a mix of highs and lows. In their last outing against the Philadelphia 76ers, they suffered a significant defeat with a final score of 82-135. This loss was characterized by an inability to contain their opponents' offense and a struggle to find scoring opportunities themselves. The team's shooting percentage was just 36 percent from the field and an even more concerning 20 percent from beyond the arc.


However, in a closer game against the New Orleans Pelicans, despite losing by five points (107-112), there were signs of improvement. The Hornets managed to keep up with scoring in each quarter and improved their field goal percentage to nearly 45 percent while also converting on 29 percent of three-point attempts.


In another recent game versus Miami Heat, although ending in defeat (104-115), Charlotte showed resilience by maintaining competitive play throughout all quarters. They boasted an impressive shooting performance with over 53 percent from the field and nearly 39 percent from three-point range.


These performances suggest that while consistency remains an issue for Charlotte, they possess offensive capabilities that could pose threats if properly harnessed. However, turnovers have been problematic; they will need to tighten up ball handling as they gave up too many possessions in these matches.


The upcoming game is set for December 19th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto – home ground for the Raptors which could give them home-court advantage. Fans can catch this encounter on TSN or BSSE networks starting at half-past midnight UTC time (7:30 PM Eastern Time). With both teams eager for victory, it promises to be an engaging contest as Charlotte looks to refine its playstyle and secure much-needed wins on its record.

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