The visiting Charlotte Hornets will aim to continue their role as pests buzzing around the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

The teams split their previous two meetings this season.

Charlotte overcame a 17-point first-quarter deficit at home on Saturday to earn a 118-111 overtime win that ended Toronto's nine-game winning streak.

In their previous trip to Toronto, on Nov. 17, the Hornets trailed by 12 points in the first half before losing 110-108. It was the Raptors' 10th consecutive home win over the Hornets.

This time, Charlotte will have the advantage of an extra day off after losing 119-104 to the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The Hornets are 0-2 to start a three-game road trip.

They will catch the Raptors on the second half of a back-to-back set. Toronto lost 123-120 to the visit

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