Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Toronto Raptors

The Raptors are 3rd in the Atlantic division and 11th in the Eastern Conference.  The record of the Raptors in the 2024-25 NBA season is 26-47.In their recent matchup against the Nets,they won by 30 points(116-86). Orlando Robinson had 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and added 12 rebounds.Jonathan Mogbo added 15 points and RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes each had 15. The Raptors won at Washington on Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Toronto is 18-16 in its last 34 games.

For the upcoming match against the Charlotte Hornets,The Raptors athleticism and pace give them an advantage in fast breaks. Pushing the tempo can capitalize on Hornets occasional defensive lapses​.With Hornets defense sometimes vulnerable to strong outside shooting, the Raptors should prioritize creating open looks for three-point shooters, utilizing ball movement to stretch the defense. 

Lamelo Ball is the engine of Hornets offense,Denying him space to operate and forcing the ball out of his hands will disrupt their rhythm.The Hornets thrive on perimeter scoring, so closing out on shooters and limiting open threes will be critical.Hornets second-chance points can be a game-changer.Scottie Barnes who has scored 20 or more points in each of the last five games is expected to lead the team on offense.

The Raptors on average score 110.5 points per game they score 45.8% from the field and are ranked 20th in the league and 34.6% from the arc are ranked 25th in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 45.2 rebounds and are ranked 7th in the league.

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Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets are 4th in the South-east division and 14th in the Eastern Conference. The record of the Hornets in the 2024-25 NBA season is 18-54.In their last game against Magic,the Hornets lost by 7 points(104-111).LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 25 points and nine assists, while Josh Green and Nick Smith Jr. had 13 points each. Another strong statistical game for Ball still ended with a loss for Charlotte, already eliminated from playoff contention. He made 9 of 13 shots and had nine assists, but that didn’t stop the Hornets from losing for the fifth time in six games.

 Against the Raptors, the Hornets will focus on Push the Pace,Utilizing LaMelo Ball’s playmaking in fast breaks can help exploit Raptors transition defense and create scoring opportunities. Effective Perimeter Shooting,Strong three-point shooting can help the Hornets spread the floor and counter the Raptors interior defense, opening lanes for drives and kick-outs. 

Key players like LaMelo Ball are integral to Charlotte’s offense, as they provide playmaking and shooting that keep the Raptors defense stretched, preventing them from focusing solely on the interior. Miles Bridges who has scored 19 or more points in each of the last five games is expected to lead the team on offense.

The Hornets on average score 105.8 points per game they score 43% from the field and are ranked 30th in the league,and 34.2% from the arc and are ranked 28th in the league. Rebounds per Game:- 45.3 and Ranked 8th in season.

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Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Match Prediction & Analysis

This is the first time the Raptors and Hornets  are squaring off this season. The Raptors won their last three home games, where they scored 112.2 ppg and conceded 115.3 ppg, while the Hornets lost four of their last five away games and averaged 110.8 ppg on offense and allowed 114 ppg on the defensive end.

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