Toronto Raptors (14-5, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (5-14, 12th in the Eastern Conference)

Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Toronto aims to keep its nine-game win streak intact when the Raptors take on Charlotte.

The Hornets are 4-9 in conference games. Charlotte is 4-9 against opponents over .500.

The Raptors are 13-2 in conference play. Toronto ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference shooting 37.0% from 3-point range.

The Hornets average 14.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 more made shots on average than the 11.9 per game the Raptors allow. The Raptors are shooting 49.6% from the field, 0.7% lower than the 50.3% the Hornets’ opponents have shot this season.

The teams square off for the second time this season. The Rapt

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