In a closely contested battle, Immanuel Quickley’s 22 points, paired with RJ Barrett’s 23-point performance, guided the Toronto Raptors (23-28) to a hard-fought 111-106 victory over the Charlotte Hornets (15-46) on Sunday night.
Despite missing injured All-Star Scottie Barnes and facing the loss of center Jakob Poeltl to injury, the Raptors displayed resilience, with Quickley orchestrating the offense with 11 assists and Barrett delivering crucial baskets down the stretch. Gary Trent Jr. chipped in with 17 points for Toronto.
For Charlotte, Brandon Miller led the scoring with 26 points and a career-high 10 rebounds, supported by Miles Bridges’ 20 points.
Despite a late surge from the Hornets, including Grant Williams’ personal 8-0 run to narrow the gap, Toronto maintained their composure, with Quickley’s clutch free throws and Trent’s crucial steal sealing the win in the closing moments.
