The Toronto Raptors head to Spectrum Center on Saturday, November 29, to face the Charlotte Hornets at 6:00 PM ET. Toronto enters with a 14-5 record and a nine-game winning streak, while the Hornets hold a 5-14 mark after a one-game win streak.
Toronto’s injury report lists several key absences. RJ Barrett is out with a right knee sprain, and three two-way players—Chucky Hepburn, A.J. Lawson, and Alijah Martin—are sidelined in the G League. Jonathan Mogbo is also unavailable due to a G League assignment.
Barrett, averaging 19.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game this season, will be a significant loss for the Raptors’ backcourt scoring.
Charlotte’s injury list includes Pat Connaughton (right calf strain) and Josh Green (left shoulder surgery), both out. Grant Williams (right knee surgery) also remains sidelined. Tre Mann is probable with a left ankle impingement, while Drew Peterson, Tidjane Salaün, and KJ Simpson are unavailable due to G League assignments.
Mann, averaging 9.7 points and 2.8 assists per game, could provide a key boost if cleared to play.
Toronto’s lineup is led by Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, and Jakob Poeltl. Ingram averages 21.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, Barnes contributes 19.5 points with 7.9 rebounds, and Poeltl adds a double-double average of 10.7 points and 8.1 boards. Immanuel Quickley provides 15.5 points and 6.1 assists per game, making Toronto a balanced offensive threat despite Barrett’s absence.
Charlotte counters with Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, and rookie Kon Knueppel leading the scoring. Bridges posts 21.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest, Ball adds 19.9 points with 8.8 assists, and Knueppel contributes 18.3 points per game. The Hornets also rely on Brandon Miller, averaging 19 points and three assists in limited appearances, to maintain offensive consistency.
Saturday’s matchup marks the second meeting this season between the two teams, with Toronto narrowly winning 110-108 at home on November 17.
