The Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to three games with a 108-97 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
Jakob Poeltl led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting an efficient 12-for-14 from the field.
Immanuel Quickley added 19 points and nine assists, hitting five of his eight attempts from beyond the arc.
Mark Williams recorded 18 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists for the Hornets, who have now dropped four straight games.
Toronto built an early lead with a 10-0 run in the first quarter, taking a 20-12 advantage.
Charlotte managed to stay within striking distance behind contributions from DaQuan Jeffries, who scored 15 points, and KJ Simpson, who added 14.
The Raptors pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Hornets 34-25 to create separation.
Toronto’s perimeter shooting proved to be a difference-maker, as the Raptors knocked down 14 three-pointers compared to just nine for Charlotte.
Scottie Barnes contributed 18 points, six rebounds, and six assists, helping control the game on both ends of the floor.
Off the bench, Jamal Shead provided a spark with 17 points, while Jonathan Mogbo and Orlando Robinson combined for 15 rebounds.
Charlotte struggled offensively, shooting just 40.6% from the field and 29% from three-point range.
Miles Bridges endured a rough night, going 4-for-20 from the field, including 1-for-9 from deep, finishing with 11 points.
Seth Curry and Nick Smith Jr. had tough shooting nights as well, combining for just nine points on 3-for-20 shooting.
Toronto is currently 11th in the East with a 27-47 record. Charlotte remains 14th in the East at 18-55.
