NEWSLETTER
The Toronto Raptors (38-39) will aim to break a five-game road losing streak when squaring off versus the Charlotte Hornets (26-52) on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Spectrum Center, airing at 1:00 PM ET on BSSE and SportsNet.
The Raptors fell in their most recent matchup 117-110 against the 76ers on Friday. The Hornets head into this contest after a 121-91 loss to the Bulls on Friday. Scottie Barnes’ team-high 29 points paced the Raptors in the losing effort. The Hornets got a team-high 22 points from James Bouknight in the loss.
When is Raptors vs. Hornets and when does it start?
This game between the Raptors and Hornets will take place on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 1:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Raptors vs. Hornets
The Raptors and Hornets will take to the court at Spectrum Center for this matchup on April 2, and if you want to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSSE, SportsNet.
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Raptors vs. Hornets Game Preview
Raptors Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Raptors have won 28 out of the 46 games, or 60.9%, in which they’ve been favored.
The Raptors make 10.8 three-pointers per game (24th in the league) while shooting 33.7% from beyond the arc (28th in the NBA). They are making 1.4 fewer threes per outing than their opponents, who drain 12.2 per game while shooting 37.5%.
The Raptors have been better offensively at home, where they average 114.2 points per game, compared to on the road, where they record 111.4 per game. Defensively, they are better at home, where they surrender 109.9 points per game, versus playing on the road, where they allow their opponents to average 113.7 per game.
In their last 10 games, the Raptors have been racking up 116.0 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 112.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Hornets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Hornets are being outscored by 6.2 points per game, with a -480 scoring differential overall. They put up 111.2 points per game (27th in NBA), and give up 117.4 per outing (22nd in league).
Beyond the arc, the Hornets are 25th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (10.7). They are second-worst in 3-point percentage at 32.9%.
At home the Hornets put up 109.5 points per game, 3.3 less than on the road (112.8). Defensively they concede 115.8 points per game at home, 3.0 less than away (118.8).
While the Hornets are averaging 111.2 points per game in 2022-23, they have fallen short of that over their last 10 games, amassing 107.1 points per contest.
Raptors Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 67 | 24.1 | 7.8 | 6.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Fred VanVleet | 65 | 19.7 | 4.2 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 63 | 17.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| OG Anunoby | 63 | 16.9 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 2.1 |
| Scottie Barnes | 72 | 15.7 | 6.9 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Hornets Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 36 | 23.3 | 6.4 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 4.0 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 48 | 20.3 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
| P.J. Washington | 73 | 15.7 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Gordon Hayward | 50 | 14.7 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | 54 | 8.8 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
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